The ParentHelm blog
Custody schedules, calendars and shared costs, worked through with real numbers from the same engine that draws your calendar. Plain, neutral, and never legal advice.
Academy
How custody schedules, calendars and shared costs work, with worked examples.
Data study · · 8 min
Custody schedule comparison: seven patterns by the numbers
We ran seven custody schedules through a real calendar engine for 2027: nights, handoffs, longest stretch and holidays. See the numbers, then try yours.
How-to · · 7 min
How to make a custody calendar you can print and share
Make a custody calendar in seven steps, with a worked 2-2-3 example for November 2026: every night, every handoff. Print it free or share it.
Worked example · · 6 min
Parenting plan expenses: a worked split, step by step
How the money part of a parenting plan works, with six example receipts split 50/50 and by income, to the cent. Then try the free calculator.
News
What changed for co-parenting tools, and what it means for your household.
Reviews
Co-parenting apps and tools, compared on what they cost and what they do.
