Fun summer memories sometimes come from taking vacations as a family. When parents split or go through a divorce, the summer vacations will change considerably. This can be a difficult change to go through, but it’s one that can be turned into something positive.
There are a few things that parents need to think about when they’re embarking on summer vacation planning for the first time. These can help to reduce stress and may make it possible to enjoy the vacation.
Check the terms for vacations
In some parenting plans, vacation plans take precedence over the normal parenting time schedule. This means that the parent who’s planning the vacation may be able to exchange parenting time in order to make the vacation work.
Some parenting plans require that the summer parenting time schedule remains as stated. This means that the parent who’s planning the vacation has to set it during their time with the children if the children will be part of the vacation.
Inform the other parent
In most cases, vacation plans must be shared with the other parent. This may not be an hour-by-hour itinerary, but it should include at least the dates, location and travel methods. It’s a good idea to set the standards and expectations for communication during the vacation. It may not be necessary to plan much for communication if the children are older and have their own devices to contact their other parent.
Parenting plans are critical to set the terms for everything related to the children. The more information they have, the better both parents will be able to determine how to handle their part of raising their children.