Mother’s Day is this Sunday.
For divorced or co-parenting moms, it can be an especially emotional day. Small children may be unaware or unable to celebrate mom without some parental help. And honoring the mother of your children can go a long way toward maintaining a good co-parenting relationship, and teaching your children the importance of special occasions.
Tips for Honoring your Ex on Mother’s Day
- Acknowledge the effort and love your ex puts into parenting your children
- Allow your ex time with the kids, even if it’s not “her day”
- Support your children in celebrating their mom in their way (helping them make her breakfast, sending her flowers on their behalf, or initiating home made Mother’s Day cards)
- Acknowledge a step-mother’s role, too, but know that for your children mom is the most important person on Mother’s Day
These articles include additional tips that you might also find helpful:
- https://goodmenproject.com/divorce/mothers-day-tips-divorced-fathers-lbkr/
- https://dadsdivorce.com/articles/4-ways-to-handle-celebrating-mothers-day-with-your-ex-wife/
As with any family law situation, McMurdie Law is here for you if parenting plan or visitation issues arise. Call (480) 777-5500 to schedule a consultation.