It’s always wise to take a fresh look at things once in a while. What may have been a fantastic arrangement when your child was younger may not be so suitable now that they're a bit bigger. The trouble is, taking time to reassess does exactly that - takes time. With busy lives, it's tempting to leave things as they are, only dealing with situations once they become problems.

It's much better to keep one step ahead of the game and set aside a few hours - even if it's only every few months - just to ask yourself how things are going. Are you content that the current arrangements are the best they can be for you, your child and your life together? Have things slipped a bit? This could provide you with the opportunity you need to make changes for the better.