Divorce changes your kid’s lifestyle, especially during the holidays, as it requires you to share your kids. If a parenting schedule is made and this year the kids will be spending the holidays with the other parent, you may be wondering if there’s any possible way to still see your kids this holiday season. The answer for most co-parents is: yes! Here are six practical tips to help you negotiate contact time with your kids during Christmas, Hanukkah and other events during this special time of year. 1. Respectfully Ask for More Time: Before the holidays, ask the other parent which day he/she is celebrating either Christmas eve or Christmas day and come to an agreement which day he/she will let you celebrate with your kids. You may be surprised how willing he/she is to accommodate if you just communicate with your request for more time, especially if you are polite, respectful, and can convey that it is in the children’s best interest for this to take place. 2. Take adv