Southwest Supervised Parenting Alliance - Building Bridges: Creating Child-Focused Visitation Schedules

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Supervised Visitation: Online - Mastering the Fundamentals

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

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Parenting with Purpose: Enhancing Parenting Skills in Supervised Visitation (session 1 of 6)

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 7:00 AM

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Supervised Visitation Entrepreneur: Launching Your Own Practice (session 2 of 6)

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 7:00 AM

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If you've been court-ordered to supervised visitation, you're not alone. The Southwest Supervised Parenting Alliance is here to help you create visitation schedules that prioritize your child's well-being and foster healthy connections with both parents. This interactive guide will walk you through the process, helping you develop a schedule that meets your family's unique needs.

Developing a visitation schedule that works for your family is crucial for your children's well-being during and after a divorce. These resources can help you create a schedule that meets your children's needs and minimizes conflict.

Online Co-Parenting Calendars & Scheduling Tools

These tools help you coordinate schedules, track expenses, and communicate with your co-parent.

Our Family Wizard - A comprehensive platform for co-parenting communication and scheduling.
Cozi - A free family calendar app that can be used for basic scheduling.
2houses - Another popular co-parenting app with features for scheduling, communication, and expense tracking.

Sample Visitation Schedules

Reviewing sample schedules can give you ideas for creating your own. Remember to adapt these to your family's unique circumstances.

Sample Schedule 1: Alternating Weekends - A common schedule with alternating weekend visits.
Sample Schedule 2: Mid-Week Visits - Includes visits during the week.
Sample Schedule 3: Extended Summer Visitation - Focuses on longer visits during the summer months.

Articles & Guides on Co-Parenting and Visitation

Learn more about effective co-parenting strategies and how to create a positive environment for your children.

Article 1: Tips for Successful Co-Parenting - Advice on communication, conflict resolution, and putting your children first.
Article 2: Creating a Child-Focused Visitation Schedule - How to prioritize your children's needs when creating a schedule.
Article 3: Dealing with Visitation Challenges - Strategies for addressing common issues that arise with visitation schedules.

Local Mediation Services

Mediation can be a helpful way to resolve disputes and create a mutually agreeable visitation schedule.

Local Mediator 1: [Mediator Name] - [Brief description of the mediator's services].
Local Mediator 2: [Mediator Name] - [Brief description of the mediator's services].

Considerations for Special Circumstances

Resources for unique situations that may impact visitation.

Relocation - Information on how relocation affects visitation rights.
Substance Abuse - Resources for addressing substance abuse concerns in visitation.
Domestic Violence - Information and support for families dealing with domestic violence.

Southwest Supervised Visitation Parenting Alliance