Start on the Right Foot
How Co-Parents Should Begin a New School Year
A new school year can represent a difficult transition during even the best times, but there are extra challenges after a divorce. If the split is fresh, your child may have a lot of unresolved feelings to manage, and even seasoned co-parents can struggle to manage the logistics.
homework, so share information about deadlines and create ground rules. You also need to discuss school supplies and any ongoing costs for field trips, lunch, or extracurricular activities. Don’t forget the little things, like ensuring your child’s backpack always stays with them or creating a plan for when your child gets sick or school is canceled. Synchronize schedules. Since there’s so much to keep track of, a family calendar can be a lifesaver for co-parents. Include after-school activities, days off, important deadlines, parent-teacher conferences, and doctor’s appointments. If it’s an event both parents should know about, include it! Don’t forget to set up alerts to guarantee you see the other person’s updates. It ensures you won’t miss a changed pickup time or a newly announced recital. As you navigate this next chapter, there may be bumps in the road. But if both co- parents are committed to what’s best for their child, there’s a lot they can accomplish together. Everyone at Bruce Law wishes you a happy school year!
But you can work together in many ways and make the best of the situation. Here are our top tips for newly divorced parents during the new school year.
Consider what your child needs. No matter your child’s age, their teachers should know about a new divorce. Many kids develop behavioral problems or see grades drop during these tumultuous times, and the context will help their teachers help them. Kids may also be anxious about how to tell their friends about the divorce, so it’s beneficial to review how they might respond and remind them they don’t have to answer questions if they don’t want to. You might also consider getting your child into therapy, especially if you see significant changes or difficulty coping.
Get on the same page. School requires a lot of coordination, especially for young children. One parent should not be solely responsible for projects and
Sweet Potato Jalapeño Poppers
Inspired by ForksOverKnives.com
Ingredients
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1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric Salt and pepper, to taste
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7 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large saucepan, place sweet potato chunks in a steamer basket. Add water just below steamer basket and boil. Steam for around 10 minutes. Remove sweet potatoes, and let cool in a bowl before mashing. 3. In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, yeast, vinegar, and turmeric. Boil, then cook for 1 minute or until thickened. 4. In a blender, combine milk mixture and mashed sweet potatoes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Spoon sweet potato mixture into jalapeño halves. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
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