Well, I have spoken to a 4yo, does that count? I understand....
You have to communicate thru your WAW to arrange time with them but you should phone as well. Even if its just to say Goodnight and I love you each night. Schedules are VITAL to the children. Even in a intact home, kids do better with schedules. No time like the present to be the one to start the process off on the right foot. You will be the one that is seens as keeping there lives on track, even in the midst of madnees.
I had a daily schedule (after I got over the initial shock of the ILYBINILWY and I am leaving) for each kid. Oldest had soccer, afterschool activities, parent teacher meetings, sleep overs, parties etc. Youngest, daycare and parties. Be the one to keep track of it all, dr appt. included. You will be seen as the responsible one. Not to mention, it will look better on you if it comes to a D in the end. You be their stability!
