Supervision & Exchange monitors
A Path for family-Cheryl Alexander
Professional Supervised Child Visitation Monitoring Services
Tips for the Visiting Parent
Professional Supervised Child Visitation Monitoring Services
Tips for the Visiting Parent
If you and your children have been assigned to supervised visitation, it is up to you to make it a positive experience. Prepare yourself that it is not the same as unsupervised time. Do your best to focus on enjoying time with your child ( if you are the non-custodial parent). There are obvious limitations on your activities and the amount of time you may spend together. This can be frustrating for adults and children. If you are feeling this frustration, remind yourself how important it is for your children to have regular contact with both parents. If supervised visits are the only way to maintain contact, learn to welcome them and make the most of the time together following all guidelines and agreements.
Here are some suggestions that might be helpful to you:
- Read and be familiar with the court order
- Arrive and depart at the agreed upon time.
- Avoid discussing the court case or terms of the visit with your child
- Avoid quizzing your child about the other parent's activities and relationships
- Avoid making your child a messenger to the other party
- Avoid any talk about Court issues
- Say brief and positive good-byes to your child when the visit is over
- Be present with your child; talk about what's in the moment not the past
Cheryl Alexander - A Path for Family