Holidays can be rough times for single parents.
Plan a schedule for the holiday season and try to stick to it. Try to discuss plans with your former partner well in advance and agree on who will get the children when, what gifts the children will receive from who, and how much you'll each spend on celebrations. If you have an amiable relationship with your ex-spouse and can agree to give joint gifts to your children, you'll cut down on the inevitable competition that usually arises between parents.