08/14/2026
The start of a new school year can expose gaps in even the most carefully managed co-parenting routine. Any parental disputes can quickly shift attention away from the child and toward the parents’ grievances, making objective safeguards essential. In her Orlando Sentinel article, Rebecca Palmer offers practical planning steps that can reduce conflict and help parents keep the focus on their child, including plans for extracurricular activities, emergency contacts, and transportation.
As an example, Rebecca writes that transportation logistics should be planned in advance. Specifically, she urges parents to “establish how changes will be communicated, and who will handle unexpected disruptions.” Rebecca writes, “Parents should also share school and extracurricular calendars through a shared calendar or app. Cooperating when an occasional change happens helps preserve goodwill and keeps the focus on the child.”
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4wuji2L (subscriber-based).