Peter Facinelli on ‘worst thing’ he tries to avoid while co-parenting with Jennie Garth

nypost.com:

Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth know when their daughters try to put one over on them. The “Nurse Jackie” alum revealed his No.

1 co-parenting advice is to be on the same page as your ex — at least in front of the kids.“I always feel like as long as the parents, the co-parents are getting along and we’re happy.

The kids are happy. You know what I mean? It’s when nobody wants to choose sides. No, they love mom and dad equally,” Facinelli, told the Post while promoting his new film, “On Fire.” “As long as they feel safe in both homes and they have the support of both families,” he added. “And as long as both co-parents are on the same side in terms of what the rules are in the house.”The actor, 49, noted that “the worst thing” is “when you’re not in agreement.”“Then the kids, especially in their teen years, will play one off the other,” he explained. “Even if you’re not together, married, it’s important to stay unified [with] co-parenting and the decisions you make for the kids.

And also even if you aren’t in agreement, to not show that, to not show that to the kids. Stay in agreement with each other always and then have those conversations offline on the sides and get an agreement.”“When you’re not in agreement, it’s tough to parent, co-parent.