A family can still have a wonderful time during the holidays, even if the parties are divorced. Happy memories and cherished traditions are the most precious gifts divorced co-parents can give their children, and one of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by altering their mindset. I may not have children, but for those who do, families can make the holidays enjoyable for their kids in several ways.

Spend Time

Parents often lose sight of the fact that each year is a unique experience for their children. They craft overly detailed holiday schedules that delineate down to the minute details over how the household will transition. And yet, parents should take the time to put aside their differences for the sake of their kids to give them something yearly to look forward to. Time is precious, as they say.

Plan Gifts

The unfortunate reality is that holidays are inseparable from materialism. Too often have the holidays become a gift-giving battleground where parents vie for the most expensive or abundant holiday present.

And yet, it gives parents a novel opportunity to come together even if they are divorced. Moreover, for children to see their parents work together to create a unique present is special. Their children will never forget that no matter how much dislike there may have been, they remember the effort that went into the gift.

Co-Parenting

Letting your child choose a gift for your ex-spouse during the holidays is a great way to bring the family together. Your child's mother or father should be honoured no matter what difficulties there were in the relationship in getting a gift. Shopping with or for your child, paying for, and wrapping the present is usually the best way to accomplish this.

Remember Relatives

Spending time with extended family members is essential for making the holiday season enjoyable for children. Unfortunately, in many broken family formations, people are cut out. This has the impact of punishing people who are not necessarily responsible for the particular divorce, depriving the children of the opportunity of developing further relationships. The co- parents' divorce may seem inconsequential, but it significantly impacts the entire family.

Spending time together is more important than ever. And the upcoming Christmas festivities provide another opportunity for families to do so. Take that as a chance to get closer, not divided, for the sake of any children involved.

Hasib Afzal