coParent Planning Guide

This information will help guide coParents through the planning process. This checklist for coParent planning is advised for use three times a year.

School Schedule/Summer Schedule 

• Planning for vacations, non-school days, holidays, camps, etc.
• Parent/teacher conference dates
• Before/after school care
• Extracurricular activities (including sports, arts, groups, etc.)
• Bedtime—ensuring adequate rest
• Other 

Academic Concerns

• Tutoring, testing/evaluations, or consults with educational specialists
• Homework issues
• Special projects for this grade level that needs parental management
• Electives: addressing choices and managing equipment like music instruments, etc.
• Other

Social Development

• Discuss peer relationships and exchange contact information as needed
• Anticipate developmental steps like starting to date
• Any behaviors at either home that are of concern
• Celebrate how wonderfully your child is growing
• Other

Physical Development

• Plan for primary care and dental care appointments
• Other health care related issues
• Illness concerns/management
• Self-care progression (diet, exercise, hygiene, etc.)
• Other 

Emotional Development

• Self-esteem/self-confidence progression
• Any mental health/anxiety-related concerns
• Behavior management concerns (angry outbursts?)
• Other 

Household Changes

• Changes in routines
• Anticipating a move
• Adding new family members (new pet, roommate, partnership)
• Extended family news that impacts children
• Other