Co-parenting stress

[Missnoname]

Dealing with co-parenting issues is really agitating me right now, and it's under stress during the holidays. I've worked hard over the last few years to resolve the guilt of not being able to tuck my kids in every night. Now that the youngest is 3, we're having behavior issues, and I'm dealing with a father who wants to be friends with the children and do all the fun stuff, and every time I bring up an actual parenting issue I get ignored. The things he does are contributing to the bad behavior and I'm honestly afraid he's going to ruin my 3 year old. Any advice?

[AZ1970]

You cannot control your ex. The more you try, the worse he may get. Create your own predictable routine when he’s with you. He’s young so it may take a while. 123 Magic is a good program for young kids. He most likely feels the stress of going back and forth. The more predictable you can make his environment is, the safer he will feel. I hope this helps! I know it’s not easy.