Such an exciting time for your child but a potential nightmare for you. Wow. How are you going to deal with this?

Perhaps you are on good terms with your ex. Maybe you can all be together for the day, host a joint birthday party, stand around smiling in harmony as your child blows out their birthday candles. This surely is an idyllic scene from the happy divorce play book.

Or most likely – you are not quite there yet on the separating parents’ journey. If this is the case, what plans can you put in place to make the day a success?

How will you share the day? How will you celebrate? Will your ex be there? Are new partners welcome? Will the families mix? Can you have a civil conversation with your ex-in-laws?

What is best for your child?  

Remember we are just talking about this year. You don’t have to make plans for every year going forward. Just focus on getting through this next one.