Turn dates into practical instructions
For each care period, identify the adult responsible, the start and end time, and the exchange location. Check school closures and work commitments. Keep a copy of the relevant agreement available when a calendar entry needs clarification.
Give changes a clear response
Write a specific request with dates and a reply deadline. Confirm the answer before changing transport or making a booking. Silence is hard to plan around; decide how to follow up if a request is unanswered.
Let the children ask ordinary questions
“Where am I sleeping?” and “Who is collecting me?” deserve simple answers. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping routines as steady as possible and making space for children’s questions.
Use one shared record
CoFam brings the schedule, expense records, and children’s details into the same family space. Use the app to make the agreed daily details visible.
How long should adjustment take?
There is no deadline to measure your family against. Address the practical issue in front of you and seek support when you need it.
What belongs in the shared calendar?
Agreed care periods and their practical details. Keep an unanswered request clearly identified as a request.
Give the dates and decisions a shared home. → Explore CoFam’s calendar