Holiday Co-Parenting: How to Handle Schedules, Emotions, and Blended Families

The holidays look different when you’re co-parenting — and no one warns you how emotional this season can be. In today’s episode, Terri gets real about the tug-of-war between joy and heartbreak, the pressure to create “perfect” memories, and the quiet grief of missing your kids when it’s not your day.Whether this is your first holiday season sharing your kids or your tenth, this episode is a soft place to land. We talk about:✨ Why co-parenting during the holidays feels so heavy✨ Letting go of the picture-perfect expectations✨ Creating meaningful traditions that don’t depend on the date✨ Coping with the sadness when the kids aren’t with you✨ Communication strategies for blended families✨ Boundaries that protect your peace✨ Releasing the guilt and remembering you’re still an amazing momThis is your permission to feel what you feel, to grieve what’s hard, and to celebrate what’s beautiful — even if it looks different than you imagined.You’re not alone. Your kids still need you. And holiday magic can happen on any day of the month.If today’s episode gave you comfort or clarity, share it with another mama who’s navigating co-parenting this season. And come hang out on TikTok @OurBluebirdNation for daily Internet Big Sister Chats and real mom life moments. 💛