Long Distance Parenting

LONG DISTANCE PARENTING

5/24/2019

Ideas for facilitating contact when a parent is long-distance

Sometimes it is unavoidable to have a residence in another state or a residence that is many miles away from your child(ren)'s primary residence. Here are some things you can do to stay as connected as possible:

If your children are in school, find out about school events and extracurricular activities directly from the source - especially if you have difficulty getting that information from the other parent. If you know the times of activities and practices, etc., you will be better able to determine the time for your phone calls.
If you can, set up a specific day/time to call. Use video communication instead of just telephone calls.
Keep a journal to document your calls and important things you want to remember to tell your child(ren), or things that you learn about them.
Send photos, letters and/or cards.
Don't wait for the other parent to let you know about things, be proactive. Sign up for any parent portals or school e-mail lists, and make sure you receive grade reports.

Oklahoma Law allows both parents to have school and medical information about your child(ren) unless there is a protective order. Even though you may reside far away, you can still be present and receive important information about your child(ren).

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Teresa May (MEW) link

5/29/2022 02:35:05 am

Parenting your child is never simple, and it can be even more demanding when you share parenting tasks with someone who resides in another state. You may be presently be going through a divorce or adjusting with your child custody and support agreements when one parent goes out of state. Right through this time, it is particularly notable to make a schedule that balances your child’s requirements and permits both you and your ex to balance an active, fond relationship with your child. Parenting at a distance is a threat, and it is essential that you completely think about your child’s requirements when building up a custody arrangement, establishing child support and making a parenting scheme. While personally parenting may be a dare when you or your former spouse resides in a separate state from your child, you can set up a virtual visitation plan that permits you to make contact on daily basis. Build a plan for phone calls, video chats or emails that let you to balance a relationship with your child.

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