Parents sometimes have to move away from their children after divorce. This isn’t an easy situation for anyone involved, but it’s possible to use technology to remain connected. If you’re in this position, you should have terms related to virtual visits covered in your parenting plan.
There are a few important considerations that you must think about when you’re getting the guidelines set for the virtual visits. These tips may help you get started.
Virtual visits can include many forms
Virtual visits can include things like video chats, emails, photo sharing, text messaging and phone calls. It’s up to you and your children to determine what works for your situation.
Virtual visits should happen at a time that’s convenient for the children. The parent they’re physically with should make these visits possible, and they shouldn’t hover over the children trying to monitor the conversations.
Find ways to enjoy the visits
It’s possible to find ways to enjoy virtual visits with your children. Consider using the time to read a story or play a game together. You can also watch movies or just talk. Being able to do things that you and your children can have fun doing can you use these virtual visits to bridge the gap between in-person visits.
There’s more to long-distance parenting than just virtual visits. Your parenting plan should also have terms for in-person visits, decision-making responsibilities and any other terms that might be causes of contention later. Working with someone who understands your situation and how to set up a parenting plan for your circumstances is beneficial.