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ParenThing
Dublin, Ireland
What it is
ParenThing is a shared private space for separated and divorced parents to coordinate messages, schedules, expenses, documents and children’s wellbeing. Its messaging system checks for unsafe content and may suggest calmer wording while leaving sending decisions to the user. A shared calendar covers handovers, appointments and activities, with GPS check-in at handovers. Wellbeing check-ins are off by default; parents can view mood patterns without seeing private words. Mediators and legal professionals can receive consent-based records and review AI-assisted summaries. The maker says it does not sell data or show ads, and children’s content is not used for profiling or training outside AI models. Security measures include encryption, one-way password hashing, staff access controls and regular reviews. One subscription covers a family. Apps are available for Android and iOS, with web access. The free plan allows 50 messages monthly; Premium costs €12.99 a month.
For and against
For
- Shared calendar with GPS handover check-ins
- Unsafe-message checks and calmer wording suggestions
- Family subscription covers both parents
- Consent-based professional access
- Encryption and access controls described
Against
- Free plan allows 50 messages monthly
- Wellbeing check-ins are off by default
- Premium costs €12.99 a month
- Free plan stores up to five files
The verdict
ParenThing combines co-parenting communication, scheduling, financial tracking and document tools in one private space. Its free tier provides a starting point, while Premium adds unlimited messaging, reports and expanded tools.
Who it suits
It suits separated or divorced parents coordinating communication, schedules, expenses and records. Professionals can receive consent-based access to family information.
Plans and prices
Premium
One subscription per family covers both parents · unlimited messaging · expenses, payments and maintenance tracking · mediation tools and extended-family seats
Read 9 Oct 2026 · parenthing.ie
Premium
One subscription per family covers both parents · unlimited messaging · expenses, payments and maintenance tracking · mediation tools and extended-family seats
Read 9 Oct 2026 · parenthing.ie
Free
50 messages / month · document storage up to 5 files · both parents and children · shared calendar, tasks, packing lists, family journal, wellbeing check-ins
Read 9 Oct 2026 · parenthing.ie
On the record
- Account compatibility
- The maker says iPhone and Android users can use the same account and see the same family information.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Billing
- One subscription covers a family rather than charging each parent separately.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Child wellbeing
- Wellbeing check-ins are off by default, and parents can see mood patterns without seeing the child’s private words.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Data location
- The privacy policy says hosting servers are located in the EU or Ireland where possible, and transfers outside the EEA use appropriate safeguards.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- Messages are checked for unsafe content, and the app may suggest calmer wording for tense messages while leaving the choice to send with the user.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not sell data or show ads, and children’s content is not used for profiling or training outside AI models.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Professional access
- Mediators and legal professionals can receive consent-based access to family records and use AI-assisted summaries that a professional reviews.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ParenThing provides a shared private space for separated and divorced parents to coordinate messages, schedules, expenses, documents and children’s wellbeing.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- The shared calendar covers handovers, appointments and activities, and supports GPS check-in at handovers.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy lists encryption in transit and at rest, one-way password hashing, staff access controls and regular security reviews.parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists priority support with Premium and provides support by email at [email protected].parenthing.ie · read 9 Oct 2026
