Read the school calendar first
Check the last school day before the break and the first day back. A Wednesday departure may mean missing school; a Sunday-evening handoff may mean a late journey. Put those facts beside the holiday request.
Choose the handoff boundaries
Specify whether the holiday means Thursday only or a longer block. Agree on collection, return, and what happens if travel is delayed. Do not assume the usual weekend handoff still applies.
Confirm before booking
Send the proposed dates and any cost split that needs agreement. Keep the request open until there is a clear answer. Record who is buying tickets or handling transport.
Leave a clear return to routine
Review the next school morning and the next ordinary weekend. In CoFam, check the holiday dates against the surrounding schedule so both homes see the same plan.
Does Thanksgiving automatically include the weekend?
Only if that is what your arrangement says. Record the full start and end times.
Does it have to alternate with Christmas?
No universal pairing is assumed here. Check your plan and agree any changes separately.
Give the dates and decisions a shared home. → Explore CoFam’s calendar