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Christmas can be a beautiful time for children but for separated parents, it often comes with pressure, logistics, and emotions running high. In this episode, Dianne and Alina break down a simple, child-focused approach to planning Christmas Day so the holiday stays joyful, predictable, and low-conflict.

We explore the three key steps every separated parent should follow to create a smooth shared-care Christmas, whether you’ve been co-parenting for years or this is your first festive season apart.

In this episode we cover:

• Step 1: Don’t assume anything
• Why Christmas arrangements must be confirmed early, written clearly, and revisited, even if they’ve been the same for years.
• Step 2: Be on time
• How punctuality affects children emotionally, why being late can derail the other parent’s day, and how to manage transitions with care.
• Step 3: Stay out of conflict
• Keeping tension away from the kids, creating a positive environment, and planning a separate celebration if it’s not your year.

We also talk through how different age groups experience shared care on Christmas Day, from toddlers to teens and what parents can do to support them emotionally through transitions.

Whether you share the day, alternate years, or are navigating blended families, these three steps will help you create a calmer, more connected Christmas for your children.

For more tips and guides on navigating shared care, visit:

Stress-Free Shared Care Christmas: 3 Tips for Separated Parents (baysidemediation.com.au)

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