When it comes to school, sometimes parents need a backpack.
The hallmark of good co-parenting between homes is cooperation. And that applies to helping kids succeed in school. So, how do you do that? If you don’t already, have regular “business meetings” to communicate about the school calendar and who’s bringing the soccer shoes to the game. If you need to pass notes between homes, take the child out of the middle by having a separate backpack the parents exchange. After all, good communication and cooperation is your responsibility, not theirs.