The Divorce Document That Finally Made Us Equal Parents

Things I wish I'd done.

Dec. 11, 2024 Halfpoint Images/Moment/Getty Images Co-Parenting The Divorce Document That Finally Made Us Equal Parents Today we're featuring a piece by our own Sarah Aswell, who writes so thoughtfully about her divorce, particularly about the parenting plan she and her soon-to-be ex had to fill out. She says, "If you file for divorce when you have kids, at least in my state, you're required to fill it out together, forcing you and your soon-to-be ex to plan out the care of your children. The parenting plan was the thing that made my partner step up and take on 50% of the household and childcare responsibilities." And it doesn't stop there. "It took the same parenting plan for me to realize that if I really wanted to lift my mental load and lighten my invisible labor, I needed to let go of control. In the course of filling out this document, and having the difficult but productive conversations that it required, it occurred to me that this was an exercise that probably would have been useful to us when we were married." The document lead to a lot of fruitful conversations, ones they never had while still together. Maybe it could be instructive for you, too, even if you have no plans of getting divorced. Read More ⮕ Latest can't this be an email? Mom Goes Viral After Admitting She Didn't Want To Go To Her Kid's Parent-Teacher Conference "Sorry if his teacher finds this." Read More. TikTok I'm Sowwy High-Conflict Couples Therapist Offers Advice To Improve Apologies The difference between a good apology and a bad one may only takes a minute. Read More. honey do-list This Mom Asked Her Husband To Complete A To-Do List For Her Christmas Present They didn't want to spend money, so they tried acts of service instead. Read More. Featured shopping Unlock Magic This Season: Shop The Disney Princess Collection from American Girl Bring your child's favorite Disney characters to life with American Girl's beautifully crafted 18-inch dolls, inspired by the characters from iconic films like Moana, Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and more. Whether you're looking for a gift to WOW or a new addition to a cherished collection, the Disney Princess Collection from American Girl offers something special for everyone. Don't miss your chance to make this season one of wonder and joy! Shop Now ⮕ Shop American Girl American Girl® Disney Princess Cinderella Shop Now ⮕ American Girl® Disney Princess Ariel Shop Now ⮕ Disney Moana Doll by American Girl® Shop Now ⮕ American Girl® Disney Princess Rapunzel Shop Now ⮕ Featured Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Images 'tis the season Easy, Cozy Ways To Get Your Christmas Cheer Back Look, I get it, the holidays can be rough. They're overstimulating, busy and often expensive and it can be A LOT for us moms. So what are you to do if you just want to bring a little cheer back into the season? We got you. From seeking out neighborhood Christmas lights to the simple(ish) task of baking cookies, Samantha Darby has rounded up 33 ways to bring the festive nature back to this busy season. Read More ⮕ What We're Reading ⮕ 22 Tips, Tricks, And Hacks For Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms ⮕ Rewatching The Santa Clause As A Mom Really Made Me Appreciate Neil ⮕ The Best Gossip Spreads In Invisible Ink

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