The coparent blog

Practical guidance for families navigating co-parenting together.

Handling Changes

The Coparenting Swap Request Template: Anatomy of an Ask That Lands

A good coparenting swap request template is just four parts in one short message — the ask, the context, the offer, and the fallback. Here's how to write one that lands a clean yes.

May 26, 2026·7 min read
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Shared Expenses

The Coparenting Big-Purchase Rule: Discuss Before You Spend

The coparenting big-purchase rule is one small agreement — a dollar threshold above which you talk before you spend. Here's how to set it, what number to pick, and how it plays out in real life.

May 22, 2026·7 min read
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Handling Changes

Handling a Last-Minute Custody Schedule Change Without Drama

A last-minute custody schedule change is information, not an emergency. Here's how to ask, how much notice is fair, and when to offer a swap vs. ask a favor.

May 19, 2026·7 min read
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Shared Expenses

Setting Up Your First Shared Expense Tracker as Coparents

How to set up a shared expense tracker coparents will both actually use — three tool options compared honestly, four habits that make any of them stick.

May 15, 2026·8 min read
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Calendar

What to Put in a Coparenting Calendar (Beyond Custody Days)

Custody days are table stakes. Sorting out what to put in a coparenting calendar beyond them is what turns a schedule into something both homes can rely on.

May 12, 2026·7 min read
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Shared Expenses

50/50 vs. Proportional: How to Split Child Expenses Fairly

Equal isn't always fair. Here's how to choose between 50/50 vs. proportional for child expenses — with two worked examples and a rule that holds up.

May 8, 2026·6 min read
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Transitions

How to Make Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs Feel Routine

A calm coparenting pickup drop off routine isn't about getting handoffs perfect — it's about making them predictable. Here are the patterns that hold up.

May 5, 2026·6 min read
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Shared Expenses

What Expenses Do Coparents Split? 7 Categories Most Forget to Define Upfront

What expenses do coparents split when the costs are small or don't fit a clean category? Seven commonly forgotten ones — and how to name them before they quietly build resentment.

May 1, 2026·6 min read
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Getting Started

Your First 30 Days Coparenting: A Logistics Checklist

A clear, week-by-week look at what to set up in your first month of coparenting — and what to leave for later. Predictable beats perfect.

April 28, 2026·6 min read
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Product Updates

coparent for iPhone and iPad Is Now on the App Store

coparent is now live in the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Native push notifications, smoother flow, and Face ID sign-in, built for the 30-second moments.

April 24, 2026·5 min read
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Custody Schedules

How to Build a Co-Parenting Custody Schedule That Actually Works

Figuring out a co-parenting custody schedule is one of the first big decisions you'll make after separating. This guide walks through the most common patterns and how to choose the right one.

April 14, 2026·6 min read
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Shared Expenses

How to Split Co-Parenting Shared Expenses Without the Awkwardness

Money conversations are hard enough in any relationship. Here's how to set up a fair, transparent system for splitting co-parenting costs that keeps things civil and puts your kids first.

April 14, 2026·6 min read
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