Madeformums quotes Sarah Jane Boon on navigating school holidays as co-parents

Whilst the long school Summer holidays are often full of highs and allow a gentler pace with fewer rules and less structure, they can also prove to be logistically challenging for parents.

This can be particularly so where parents are separated and the holiday period requires careful agreement to align calendars - with scope to accommodate flexibility - or permission to take children abroad. Children may also find themselves more exposed to two different parenting styles and different routines across two households which can bring its own challenges.

Sarah Jane Boon, Family Partner, spoke to Made For Mums about the particular complexities of co-parenting over the Summer holidays and how to make it a success.

See a snippet of the piece below:

"The best sort of parenting plan is one which continues to evolve and adapt to shape the needs and wishes of a child as they grow older. The agreement for summer holidays one year may not be appropriate a year later, and so it is important to keep plans updated.

“Ensure the dates for, and division of, the children’s school holidays are well-documented within a written plan. While informal agreements can work, a well-drafted parenting plan provides clarity and serves as a reference point should misunderstandings arise.”

Read the full piece in Madeformums here.