Goals and Objectives of Parenting Coordination
Educate parents regarding the impact of their behaviors and influences, both positive & negative,
on their children
Promote a cooperative relationship between parents on behalf and benefit of their children
Reduce parental conflict through anger management, communication & conflict resolution skills
Decrease inappropriate parental behaviors to reduce stress for the children
Diminish the children's sense of loyalty binds (due to undue influence displayed by 1 parent)
pertaining to the children
Help parents identify their contribution to conflict to all involved while increasing impulse control
Encourage both parents to maintain an ongoing and positive relationship with each other and
especially their children
Other possible topics include:
Alterations in schedules
Medical issues
Transportation & transfers between parents
Communication
Schooling & after school activities
Discipline
Childcare & / or day care
Daily routines
Positive attitudes
Vacation