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FamilyDock Blog

Practical guides for co-parents and families.

• Best Co-Parenting Apps in 2026 (An Honest Comparison)
  An honest look at the best co-parenting apps in 2026 — FamilyDock, OurFamilyWizard, 2houses, Cozi and more. Features, pricing and who each suits.
• Co-Parenting Communication: Rules That Actually Reduce Conflict
  Practical co-parenting communication rules — the BIFF method, business-like messaging, never using kids as messengers, and parallel parenting.
• The Co-Parenting Handover Checklist (Free Printable)
  A simple custody exchange checklist so nothing gets lost between two homes — clothes, meds, homework, mood and more. Free printable + app.
• Custody Schedule Templates: 50/50, 2-2-3 and Every Other Weekend Explained
  The most common custody schedules explained — 50/50, 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, alternating weeks and every-other-weekend. Pick the right one + free PDF.
• How to Split Child Expenses Fairly as Co-Parents (Without Fighting)
  Methods to split child costs without fighting — 50/50, by income, by category — plus how to track receipts and keep a clear record. Free tool.