1. Accept and support the reality that absent truly exigent circumstances, a child generally needs, and has a right, to have both parents in his or her life, even after separation or divorce;
2. When dealing with the other parent, let your child see you act in a consistently mature and respectful manner;
3. Do not talk negatively to your child, or in front of your child, about the other parent;
4. Do not bring your child to your lawyer’s office;
5. Do not interrogate your child about what the other parent is saying or doing;
6. Do not make your child feel like he or she has to “choose sides” between parents;
7. Do not embarrass your child by arguing with, or yelling at, the other parent in public;
8. Do not show orders, affidavits, and other court papers to your child;
9. Do not use your child as a messenger between parents;
10. Do not obstruct your child’s opportunity to enjoy holiday time, vacations, and other positive experiences with the other parent.