Your Parenting Plan: Coparenting Apps Explained

Coparenting after a divorce can be really tough, both emotionally and logistically. It's a difficult transition, but technology — in the form of coparenting apps — can help make things smoother and less stressful for everyone.

These apps provide a central platform for communication, scheduling, expense tracking, and document sharing, which can significantly reduce conflict and enhance organization. Think of them as a virtual command center for everything related to your kids. When communication is clear, concise, and focused on what the kids need, it's much easier to work together as parents. These apps generally feature:

• Centralized communication
  ⁠Send quick updates or important messages within the app, so everyone's always in the loop. Cut down on miscommunication and keep a permanent record of all contact between you and your ex. 
• Shared calendar
  ⁠Never again will you mix up who's picking up the kids from practice! With a shared calendar, you can both see appointments, school events, extracurriculars, and more.
• Expense tracking
  ⁠Keeping track of shared expenses like medical bills or child care is a breeze with built-in expense tracking. Find out what you’re owed (or what you owe) all in one place. Some apps even allow you to pay your portion directly from within the platform.
• Document sharing
  ⁠Need to share medical records or school forms? No problem. Secure document sharing provides both parents with access to important information regardless of who has a physical copy.

Popular coparenting apps for you to try

Some popular coparenting apps include OurFamilyWizard, DComply, Cozi Family Organizer, and 2Houses. They all aim to make coparenting easier, but each has its own unique features and drawbacks.