Every Other Week Plus Mid-Week Dinner
A 50/50 schedule with weekly exchanges plus a mid-week dinner so neither parent disappears for seven days straight.
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How it works
Sunday evening exchange. Wednesday dinner with the off-parent (usually 4-8 PM). The on-parent handles school mornings and evenings; the off-parent provides a mid-week touchpoint. Some families extend the Wednesday dinner into an overnight.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Simpler than 2-2-3 but with similar mid-week connection
- One major exchange per week
- Flexibility: Wednesday dinner can be in-person or video call
Cons
- Mid-week dinner requires coordination and can disrupt the on-parent's routine
- Not as evenly distributed within a single week
Best for
School-age children who can handle weekly stretches but benefit from mid-week contact.