Create new rituals and ‘be the river’: seven tips for co-parenting during the Christmas period

Parents and experts weigh in on how to navigate blended family dynamics over the festive season

The festive season can be a stressful time for anyone, especially so for those managing co-parenting and blended families.

Here, parents with lived experience; psychologist Dr Ahona Guha; and a spokesperson for the Council of Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC) offer their best tips for co-parenting at this time of year, from navigating tricky family dynamics to managing the season’s expectations and pace.