Q. The kids’ dad has not set up the kids’ rooms in his apartment yet and it’s been 6 months. They are telling me they want to see their dad, but they are tired of sleeping on the floor. I think it’s finances. I don’t want them to stop seeing their dad, but I understand that they want a bed. What’s good ex-etiquette?

A. Most who break up feel it’s best to go their separate ways. Understandable, but if you have a court order that indicates shared custody of the children, some sort of co-parenting is required. To co-parent properly, parents need a plan. Granted, this is a difficult step for parents who are estranged, but it’s necessary if you want an easy transition from house to house for your kids.

So, what does a co-parenting plan look like? You discuss with your co-parent:

The parentin

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