There is a lot to think about as you go through a divorce, including what you can do to maintain a strong relationship with your child.

Although there is nothing easy about co-parenting, the right approach will go a long way in putting you on the path to success.

Here are a handful of co-parenting tips that can put you in a better place as you move forward with life after divorce:

• Commit to doing whatever is best for your child, even if it means making concessions on your end
• Don’t shy away from communicating with your ex-spouse, but instead find a system that allows you to stay in touch without causing an argument
• Speak with your ex-spouse about implementing rules that remain the same across both households
• Never talk poorly about your ex-spouse in front of your child, as this only makes things worse on all parties
• Stick to the parenting agreement approved by the court, as this improves your chance of co-parenting success
• Come to grips with the fact that there will be times when co-parenting causes stress and has you wondering if you made the right move
• Take full advantage of the time that you get to spend with your child
• Don’t get in the way when your ex-spouse is spending time with your child

These are not the only co-parenting tips that can help you through this difficult time of your life, but they will definitely work in your favor.

If nothing else, get into the habit of doing whatever you feel is best for your child. As long as you take this approach, you can be happy with almost every decision you make.

In the event that your ex-spouse is neglecting to follow the parenting agreement, you’ll want to learn more about your legal rights and if you’re in position to take action. You don’t want to sit around and hope for the best, as this can make things worse on you.