Planning for Parenting Time: Ohio's Guide for Parents Living Apart

Child Development and Suggested Parenting Schedules
DESIGNING A SCHEDULE FOR 2 TO 3 YEARS
Schedules 3 and 4 are for
when:
• The child will spend less
time with one parent
because of work
schedules, living
arrangements, or great
distance between homes,
or
• The child has not
developed a bond with a
parent, or
• A parent has limited
parenting skills, or
• The child previously
spent most of his or her
time with one parent.
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4
Schedule 3: Two periods of three to five hours and
one period of eight hours spaced throughout each
week. (See a sample schedule on page 14.)
Schedule 3 Vacation: Vacations that are much
different from the regular parenting time schedule
are not recommended unless the parents agree.
Schedule 4: Two periods of three to six hours and
one overnight each week (See a sample schedule on
page 15.)
Schedule 4 Vacation: Parents may have two oneweek
periods separated by at least four weeks. At
least 30 days before the planned vacation, each
parent must give the other parent written notice of
the travel dates. At least 3 days before travel, each
parent must give detailed information to the other
parent, including the places they will be going and
how to reach the child or the parent during the
vacation.
Holidays: Parents should consider dividing holidays
or special occasions in time blocks similar to their
regular parenting time. The “Holidays, Vacation,
and School Breaks” section on page 53 offers ideas
of what to consider and how to divide holidays and
other special days.
Create your own schedule using the sample
form on page 9.
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