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What is best for my daughter in terms of visitation or overnight arrangements?

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What is best for my daughter in terms of visitation or overnight arrangements?

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There is no simple answer to this question. Even though your ex is not a legal or biological parent to your daughter, it sounds like he/she plays a parental role. Research tells us it is important for children to have ongoing, supportive relationships with both of their parents. It is also important for both parents to be involved in as many of everyday caregiving activities as possible (feeding, playing, discipline, bathing, putting to bed). Also, the more cooperative you and your ex can be with each other, the easier the situation will be for your child. For young children, it is important to minimize extended separations from either parent. This means frequent contact with both parents. Regarding the possibility of overnight visitations with your daughter’s other parent, the research findings are mixed. • Some researchers believe that overnight visits for young children are problematic because of the disruption of the child’s routines and the separation from the parent who is the pr

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