When you think of the holiday season, you think of fresh snow on the ground, children running around in scarfs and mittens, families laughing and huddling close together for warmth. That isn't exactly how it goes in Florida. As any resident of the Sunshine State will tell you, holidays hit a little different here. Despite the beautiful weather, however, they can still be just as magical and joyful as anywhere else in the country.

For most divorced parents, the largest adjustment at first is splitting time across two households during the holidays. You are used to being with your children for every holiday and fulfilling the same traditions each year. All of a sudden, you might not even get to see them on Thanksgiving or New Year's. How do you adjust? Here are 3 tips to help divorced parents make it through the holidays in Florida:

Set a Plan

The most important tip to surviving the holidays is to have a basic plan already set by the time they arrive. No, you don't have to have every minute of every day planned out in advance. You just need to know which parent will have the children on which days in November and December, and where they all will physically be. Make sure your co-parent knows that information and has confirmed it as well.

It's Not a Battle

The holidays are about children and families having fun! They aren't about comparing how much fun your co-parent is having with your kids to how much fun you're having with them. Don't even start to compare the gifts you both give. Focus on the most important part: spending time with loved ones.

Take Some Time To Breathe

With how hectic the holidays can be, it's easy to get caught in a cycle of shopping, cooking, hosting, gifting, and visiting with friends and family. Make sure to take a little bit of time for yourself. It'll make you happy.

Get the Help You Need

In Florida, the holiday season is the same as the rest of the world - just a little warmer and prettier. Don't spend it fretting about what your coparent is doing or how things used to be. Focus on spending quality time with the people that you love. For help with any divorce and Parenting Plan issues, contact the Florida Divorce Law Group today! We can help you gain the freedom and peace of mind you deserve.