(1) Reduces Conflict Parenting coordination helps to reduce conflict between parents, which is beneficial for children who are experiencing family breakdown. When parents are in constant conflict, it can have a negative effect on children's mental health, well-being and development. The parenting coordinator, as a neutral third party, can help parents communicate more effectively and make decisions in the best interests of their children. This reduces stress for children.
(2) Provides Consistency Parenting coordination can also provide consistency for children. When parents separate or divorce, it can be difficult for children to adjust to the new changes in their lives and routines. Parenting coordination provides a framework for decision making that is consistent and predictable and which can help children feel more secure and stable.
(3) Encourages Cooperation Parenting coordination encourages cooperation between parents. When parents work together, they can create a more positive and supportive environment for their children. Cooperation between parents can make it easier to create a parenting plan that is tailored to the specific needs of their children.
(4) Reduces Stress Parenting coordination can help reduce stress for children. When parents are able to work together, it can create a more peaceful environment for their children. This can help children feel more relaxed and less anxious and can improve a child's emotional well-being and overall quality of life during a difficult period.
(5) Improves Communication Finally, parenting coordination can improve communication between parents when parents are unable to communicate effectively, it can make it easier to make decisions and resolve conflicts. The parenting coordinator can teach parents communication skills and provide them with tools to help them communicate more effectively post-separation. This can help parents build stronger relationships with their children and improve their co-parenting relationship.
Parenting coordination can provide many benefits for children when their parents have separated. By reducing conflict, providing consistency, encouraging cooperation, reducing stress and improving communication, parenting coordination can create a more positive and supportive environment for children. If you are separated or divorced parent, consider seeking the services of a parenting coordinator with Heft Mediation to help you create a better co-parenting relationship and support your children's well-being.