When parents live far away from each other
When there is a long distance between two parents' homes there are various additional factors to consider when developing your child's new family structures. Though parents live far away from each other, children benefit if they are encouraged to maintain a meaningful relationship with both parents. This can be more challenging when long distances are involved. However, it is still possible if both parents make sure they encourage this to happen.
Parents can make sure that the child spends time with their non-resident parent, if possible, on a 'holiday-only' basis. If distance is not too great a twice-monthly option can be considered. If the parents can cooperate the non-resident parent can also make an effort to take part in the significant events in the child's life at the place where the child lives, such as birthday parties. There are of course transportation and accommodation costs to consider.
It is also important to remember that there are other ways in which non-resident parent can communicate with their child. It can be of great benefit to your child that you stay in touch via other means if face-to-face interaction is not possible.
