Ex keeps changing pickup times last minute
This is the third week she's texted me at 2pm saying she needs to switch our pickup schedule. I've got stuff planned, the kids get confused, and I'm losing my mind. We have a custo
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Navigating custody, handoffs, and co-parent communication.
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This is the third week she's texted me at 2pm saying she needs to switch our pickup schedule. I've got stuff planned, the kids get confused, and I'm losing my mind. We have a custo
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This is the third time in two months she's asking to swap weekends with no notice. I get that life happens but I plan stuff with the kids and it messes with them too. How do I hand