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Could virtual visitation help your kid to de-stress? 

On Behalf of | Jan 28, 2025 | Parenting plans

Divorce or separation can be an emotional rollercoaster for children. It often inspires significant changes to their routines, relationships and sense of stability, which can result in stress and anxiety. In such situations, virtual visitation – which involves using video calls, messaging apps or other digital platforms to stay connected – can be a valuable way to support a child’s emotional well-being. 

When used thoughtfully, virtual visitation can help children feel more connected to both parents, reducing stress and fostering a sense of security. If you co-parent with your ex and you don’t yet have virtual visitation arrangements in place, taking the time to craft and formalize such expectations may be to your child’s benefit accordingly. 

Why make this effort?

Virtual visitation allows children to maintain regular contact with both parents, regardless of the ins and outs of their parenting time schedule. This consistent communication can help to reassure children that both parents are involved in their lives, which can ease feelings of abandonment or loneliness.

It is additionally worth considering that children may feel more comfortable opening up about their feelings in a familiar, low-pressure setting, such as a video call. Virtual visitation can create a safe space for kids to share their thoughts, seek advice or simply enjoy quality time with their parent, which can reduce stress and improve their mood.

Through virtual visitation, parents can stay actively involved in their child’s day-to-day experiences. This might include helping with homework, celebrating milestones or simply chatting about their favorite activities. Feeling supported and engaged in their daily life can help children feel valued and minimize emotional strain.

To optimize the effectiveness of virtual visitation arrangements, it’s important to take your child’s unique needs and circumstances into consideration. At that point, you can work with a skilled legal team to make these expectations enforceable. 

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