What subject(s) does this advice apply to?
Easing the transition between two households

Describe the situation or problem.
When my daughter returned from her dadÆs house (she split her time equally between the two households), she was always quiet and seemed a bit sad. I learned that she needed time to herself when she first returned to transition herself back into this household.

What advice can you offer?
I tried to respect her need, and after saying ôhelloö left her to herself for as long as she needed. Eventually, she would come down from her room and be ready to talk or just sit in the same room with me. When she was older and we talked about how she felt going back and forth I learned that while she was happy to be part of both parents households, she hated the packing and the going back and forth.

This advice is most appropriate for parents with children in...
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond