Orb Kin
Caught between two front doors
Different bedtimes, different screen rules, a forgotten PE kit in the wrong house. Children end up carrying the messages, and the stress, between homes.
Co-parenting app for two homes
Two homes, one calm plan.
Connect both households in Orb Kin. Share handovers, school news and timetables, keep emergency info at hand, and let your child move between homes without the confusion.
- Free to start, no card
- Made in the UK
- Set up in two minutes
Sound familiar?
Two homes, too many loose ends
School news that only reaches one home
The trip letter arrives in one house, the parents’ evening email in the other. Somebody always finds out too late.
The Orb Kin way
How co-parenting works in Orb Kin
- 1
Connect the two homes
Each household keeps its own private family. Connect them with a code, and either home can pause or end the connection.
- 2
Link your child in both
Link the same child in both homes. They switch between homes in the app and see each home’s tasks and rules.
- 3
Choose what to share
Handovers, school news, timetables and emergency info. Each one is shared only when both homes switch it on.
- 4
Everyone sees the same
Shared items stay in step, so nobody relies on the child to pass on a message.
Handovers
Calmer handovers
When both homes can see the plan, handovers are about saying goodbye, not about who forgot what. Grandparents and carers can get their own limited view too.
- Handover times both homes can see
- School news reaching both parents
- Emergency info ready in either house
Guide
Co-parenting tips for consistent rules in two homes
The rules don’t have to be identical in both homes. Children cope well with differences when the big things are steady and the adults stay calm.
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Agree a few core rules
Bedtimes on school nights, homework first, phones out of bedrooms. Keep the list short.
- 2
Keep routines similar
Similar bedtimes and morning routines make the switch between homes easier.
- 3
Share school information
Both parents see trips, events and letters, so nothing depends on who opened the email.
- 4
Keep the child out of the admin
Children shouldn’t carry messages or forms between parents.
- 5
Plan handovers ahead
Clear times and places, agreed in advance, with the kit list sorted.
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Give your child a voice
Older children can say what works for them, and be listened to.
Tips that make it stick
- Talk about the plan, not about the past
- Praise your child for the good days in either home
- Pause sharing if you need to; your family’s private things always stay private
Questions parents ask
Good to know
What is the best co-parenting app for separated parents?
Look for an app that keeps each household private while sharing what matters for your child. Orb Kin connects two homes, shares handovers, school news, timetables and emergency info when both parents turn them on, and lets your child switch between homes in one app. It is free to start.
Does the other parent see everything in our family?
No. Each household stays its own private family. Only the things both homes choose to share, such as handovers or school news, are shared, and either home can pause or end the connection.
Can my child use the app in both homes?
Yes. Link the same child in both homes and they can switch between them in the app, seeing each home’s own tasks, rules and Golden Orb.
Can grandparents or carers be included?
Yes. Carers can be given their own limited view of what they need, without seeing the rest of your family’s things.
Is the co-parenting app free?
Yes. Connected households are on the free plan, like every other feature.
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