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@tooblessedtobestressed "Dad doesn't feel like he needs anything special on fathers day, he likes that you appreciate him every day and doesn’t feel the need to change the schedule" "If you want to make him a card or give him a present, we can organise that so you have it next time you see...

@darrenclay I think at that age it's nice to participate in extra-curriculars for a few hours a week, it sounds like you may be hoping for much more than that. Thriving and enjoying sport as a five year old, doesn't mean it's in his best interests to fill a whole week packed full of activities...

@matthewcox It sounds like it would be challenging to tick all your boxes without a huge number of transitions. As others have said 2-2-5-5 is close but means a whole weekend without the kids. You could do a day or sleepover on the other parent's weekend if you wanted, but that's two extra...

@ben_joy It's not easy at all, but I imagine trying something consistently might be more beneficial for your sleep in the longer term. Maybe it will be easier in the new place to start a new routine?

@saveoursoul You've already got some pretty good feedback and things to think about. I'd apologise to your co-parent about how you went about it and try to start again. - you'd like to talk about communication - you'd like to talk about child support - you thought this might be easier in...

@ben_joy I imagine having a doula following a different routine in a different space could be confusing, although I suppose it's not dissimilar to a child moving between parents or houses. What option are you leaning towards?

@thaniya Would he consider writing letters or making videos to send? If he could do that consistently for a little while (say once a month) it then might provide some evidence of consistency without risk to your son's wellbeing? It might be something to try even in the days after his monthly...

@junipermints I can appreciate his want to keep a consistent schedule, that's how my brain works it too, and I like to plan in advance, but it does sound sad for your daughter. Would he consider seeing her for part of his weekend if she isn't available for the full weekend? Like could he pick...