Talking Parents
Reviews and Complaints

Awesome online, 5++ have not used the app. 4 years using it, used it in court as well, without paying.
Pretty sure the lying reviews are competetors.

This is a necessity in high conflict cases. The format is very readable. Also nice to have in parenting situations with a lot of records such as special medical needs.

I don't think co-parenting would've worked out if we had to communicate any other way. I have no complaints whatsoever. I've been using the web version. (Free) for three years now

My ex and I never talked at all because we don't like to talk to each other but we ended up using this site so we could at least talk about our son which has worked out great since he knows he can't be a jerk and he can't just ignore me

I'm using this app father never replies I need help in my battle I signed a stipulation saying g I need to pay for monitored visits with only 3 monitors to choose from and two are not in the list the other said she isn't working this year. I need help going back to court with a FTA.

This is an amazing app/website used in the uk. I've used it to correspond with an abusive ex and so far it had delivered and has been great. I printed off the correspondence for the court at a nominal fee of about ?3. I would recommend this esp those who are dealing with controllers, manipulators and narcissists. Everything is logged if you've gone no contact with everything else. Excellent work and more advertising!

19 months and I have not had to hear his voice or see his name / number on my phone. I am so grateful for this app.

All texts are printable with a small fee. I email them directly to the attorney.

Every critical or other harassing text is documented. Every disregard or sarcasm for the children's needs
- documented. This is useful for the custody case when we get on calendar.

Additionally, this app has helped me put space between myself and a mean backhanded person.

Thank you Talking Parents for helping me restore peace to my world.

I'm really surprised by all of these bad reviews. I've been using TalkingParents.com for 20 months and it has been great. The notification that my EX has read the discussion is invaluable since she frequently does not respond or waits a long time to do so.

Completely free up until now. I've printed out individual discussions as needed to show my lawyer. Yeah, it will cost $4 to get a complete PDF if I ever need it. My lawyer will charge me way more than $4 to even look at it, so I see $4 as small change.

With respect to reliability, I use the web interface. I cannot comment on the web app. I don't really see the point of the web app. I get an email saying there is a message, I click on it and it takes me to the web page. That works perfectly for me.

Ok- I'm amused by the negative reviews. People, the majority of your "issues" of gaslighting, communication etc are due to YOU and your EX. It doesn't matter if it's text, email, phone or an app. Stop complaining and blaming the app! If it is that bad, use a third party to communicate between the two of you (ie parallel parenting). There are some issues with application- for example, the calls- it's extremely expensive. It should be a lower cost. It's pretty costly but you can use the free website from your phone. It's easy! No app can magically make your co parent respond and work with you... there is no such thing as magic. Don't indulge in a narcissistic parents behavior. Don't allow it. Tell them to stop and refuse to communicate until they calm down (keep things brief). This website does its job. It keeps records accurately and that's the point. It's not the websites job to figure out how to coparent for you. We've had this since 2016.

So, I stumbled upon this site called Talking Parents (talkingparents.com) and boy was I disappointed. It seems like some legal "professionals" are just looking to make some easy money by starting this joke of a site. I mean, they even sent out flyers and promoted the site at legal conventions. But, those of us who are smart and educated know better than to fall for their snake oil pitch.

This site is so biased against the male halves of a custody battle. I wish someone like Trump would come and drain this site's swamp. I had everything taken from me and now I gotta pay some battle axe for transcripts? Plus, this site is run by people who probably never got asked to their high school prom. You know, the ones who were just too awkward and weird to get a date.

And don't even get me started on their auditing process. If your ex gets transcripts, Talking Parents will make sure that only the negative or derogatory things that the male half said will be provided. Talk about a total biased pay site.

But, the real kicker is that you can never get ahold of anyone via phone. It's like they're hiding behind their computers, too afraid to talk to real people. And, because they never get back to you in a timely manner, you end up suffering.

I mean, in my state, it's required to have a real person validate the veracity of any email exchanges. But, you can't even get a real person on the phone or in person to do that with Talking Parents. It's just a mess.

So, here's my advice: tell your attorney to tell your judge "NO." Don't use this POS site! You'll thank me later.

Listen up folks, I gotta say something about this Talking Parents website. I get that emotions are running high when you gotta use it, but some of y'all need to take a chill pill. Personally, I only use the website so I don't gotta pay any cash money, but I can't speak to how the app works. But I gotta tell ya, setting up email notifications is the way to go. It's totally free and easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. Just make sure you set the notifications to come through as 'important' and bam! You won't miss a single message from your co-parent. And don't even come at me with the excuse that you're not getting notifications on your phone - that's all on you fam. Take a second to figure out your device and app settings, and you'll be good to go. Ain't no reason to drop cash for an app, if ya ask me. But hey, do what ya want - I'm just here to say that the website works just fine, if you use it right.

Yo, so, let me tell you about my experience with this app called Talking Parents. Honestly, it's been six freakin' years and I still haven't been able to talk to my coparent through it. Like, how is this app even allowed to exist? And there's no review process to make sure people are actually talking? It's a joke.

Honestly, it feels like this app was designed to keep parents from communicating with each other. Like, it's a tool for parental estrangement, if you get what I'm sayin'. It's like lawyers can just keep getting money from their clients to keep them from talking to the other parent. It's messed up.

And don't even get me started on how it was imposed on me. I told 'em I didn't want to use it, but they made me anyway. It's like all my constitutional rights got violated or something. And now, they won't even remove pictures of my daughter from the app. That's just not cool.

Honestly, this app has done enough damage to my relationship with my daughter. I just want my account removed from here, pronto.

So, if you're using this app, I'm sorry for ya. I feel your pain. And if you can get away from using it, just run. Trust me.

So, let's talk about Talking Parents (talkingparents.com). As someone who has been using the app for three years now, I have to say, I'm not the biggest fan. Sure, attorneys and the court system may rave about it being the answer to all your coparenting woes, but in reality, I'd suggest looking for alternative means of communication.

First off, let's talk about price. While the website is free to use, the app itself will cost you a pretty penny on your phone. And to be honest, this wasn't made clear to me during the mediation process. Had I known about the limitations of the app, I definitely wouldn't have agreed to use it for my coparenting agreement.

But let's move past that, what about the app itself? Well, the support is poor, the software is buggy, and the app is rarely updated. It's inconsistent with how messages are sent and received, and sometimes it takes hours for your partner to get a message. Don't even get me started on the dates.

And let's be real, the app is relatively new. Most coparenting agreements will last for at least 18 years, and it's highly doubtful that Talking Parents will still exist by then. So, what happens when the app gets purchased or absorbed by another company? You're left at the mercy of whatever the developer chooses to do after they've milked as much cash out of unsuspecting parents as possible.

Now, I will say, if the app works for your specific situation, great. But for most of us, it feels like a cash grab from insiders of the divorce legal world. They don't have anything substantial to offer and it often leaves us feeling confused and frustrated.

One thing I've learned is that co-parenting can be frustratingly difficult, even for the most amicable of ex-partners. That's why I decided to try out Talking Parents, a website that offers a platform for co-parenting communication and documentation. I have to admit, it's been a mixed experience for me. When it works, it's incredibly helpful. But sometimes it feels like it's more trouble than it's worth.

For example, there have been times when the other parent hasn't been responsive or willing to use the website. In those situations, I've had to make arrangements to go back to court. It's not a perfect solution, but it's better than no communication at all. And even when the other parent is willing to use Talking Parents, there have been times where it's taken a while to get linked back up if the other party doesn't accept an invite.

But on the whole, I would say that Talking Parents is a useful tool for co-parents who are willing to put in the effort. One thing to keep in mind is that if your phone stops working or you can't access your account for any reason, you'll need to make a new gmail account. It's a bit of a hassle, but it's doable.

I also had to contact customer support at one point to get my email swapped out for a new one. It was a fairly painless process, although it did take a day or two to get sorted out. Overall, I would recommend Talking Parents to other co-parents who are looking for a way to communicate and document important information. It's not a perfect solution, but it can definitely help make the process smoother and less stressful.

So, let me tell you about Talking Parents. It's a website that's supposed to help people like me who are co-parenting with someone they might not be thrilled to see every day. Let me be clear - I appreciate the intention behind Talking Parents. It's helpful for the courts to have an accurate record of our communications. But for me, using this site has only caused more problems.

My ex is a bully. He uses Talking Parents to harass me and twist my words so that I always look like the bad guy. According to our judge, we have to respond to each other within 24 hours. That means my ex can post whatever he wants at any time of day, and I have to be ready to respond - even if I'm with our kids or working. It's exhausting. I've gotten six or seven messages all at once, all from my ex, and it's overwhelming.

The worst part is that my ex forgets important things. Our kids' birthdays have been missed more than once. And when one of our children gets hurt or sick, he's more concerned with playing the blame game than finding out how the child is doing.

Now, I know that Talking Parents tracks the times of our communications and no one can change anything. But because my ex is so manipulative, I have to be incredibly careful about how I word things. I can't just talk to him like a normal human being - everything has to be precise and planned out. It's not easy.

In fact, it's so hard for me that I've had to keep my lawyer on retainer just to help me navigate Talking Parents. It's frustrating because there's nothing I can do about the harassment from my ex. All I can do is keep communicating on Talking Parents, hoping that eventually things will get better.

Overall, I would say that Talking Parents is a good idea, but it's not perfect. If you're in a situation like mine, you might find it more stressful than helpful. But if you can use it without feeling like you're constantly being attacked, it might be a useful tool in your co-parenting toolbox.

I've been using Talking Parents for almost a year now, and honestly, it's not that special. The only good thing about it is that it's a messaging program with read receipts. Unfortunately, that's where the pros end, and the cons begin.

First off, the app is filled with ads. There are redirecting ads and fullscreen ads that are beyond annoying. They disrupt your entire usage of the app, and that's just not cool. Plus, the email notifications don't work properly. Sometimes they tell you that you have a message when there isn't one, or they don't tell you when you do. It's quite frustrating.

Another issue with Talking Parents is that it marks messages as read when you haven't read them. This happens sometimes when you're reading a message on a thread, and another message is sent, or even when you're not even logged in. It's a straight-up waste of time and energy.

Next, for text notifications, they charge you $0.05, which is ridiculous, especially considering that they don't work right. This is definitely not a good business practice and can be easily abused by abusive and narcissistic coparents.

Moreover, they have a forced paywall if you don't download attachments within a small timeframe. It's completely exploitative, and it's even more frustrating to deal with since the app hardly works. They charge $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year to remove ads and use the app, which is a steep price to pay for an app with poor ratings and performance.

Finally, you can purchase PDF court records for $3.99, which is something that should be free. It's just another way for Talking Parents to manipulate their users, and if you misplace the file, you'll have to shell out more money.

Overall, as a parent who was forced to use Talking Parents, I can honestly say that it's a huge disappointment. It's slow, clunky, and filled with ads. If you're ever given the option to use Talking Parents, just say no. It's not worth it.

I gotta say, Talking Parents (talkingparents.com) is a real doozy. I mean, it's usually court-mandated for cases where the judge thinks one parent is being a real pain in the rear. Thankfully, in my case, the judge saw through my former missus' act and gave me full custody of my little one and shared custody of my other kiddo. But man, trying to communicate with my ex through the app has been like pulling teeth. She's all gaslighting, stonewalling, and gray-stoning my posts. And ignore my messages like it's her job. It's like she's just copying and pasting all the buzzwords she learned from those "support groups" she's been attending.

Now, I'm no saint in this whole divorce thing. I definitely screwed up in how I tried to save the marriage. But this app ain't helping anyone. If anything, it's making things worse. It's just pushing my kids further away from their mother and making them resent her even more. And I don't take any pleasure in that. I just want open, honest communication between all parties involved. Is that too much to ask?

Honestly, I don't use the app unless I absolutely have to. And when I do, I keep my responses short and sweet. Just a "yes" or "no" or a sentence or two. I don't want to give her any ammo to use against me in court. It's a sad state of affairs when we've come to the point where we need an app like this to communicate with our former partners.

But hey, if you're stuck with this nightmare too, just have a trusted friend or family member log in and post for you. That way you can prove it wasn't you who sent the message and you can freely say who did. Just make sure whoever is logging in for you knows exactly what you need to say and keeps it short and sweet. And if you do log in, use a VPN. Gotta keep that IP address under wraps, you know?

At the end of the day, I just hope that one day my ex pulls her head out of her... well, you know. And if any judge out there is reading this, please consider whether forcing people to use this app will actually help or just make things worse. We're all just human, after all.

My take on Talking Parents is that it sucks! I mean, seriously, what good is a communication platform for co-parenting if one party always fails to respond? My experience with my ex has been frustrating, with him using the excuse that he needs time to "think about how to respond," yet it takes him up to two days to respond. Who does that? I bet he thinks that crafting his response in a better light on Talking Parents will make up for his derogatory behavior through text messages. Give me a break!

Talking Parents is a joke, and I think it's designed for parents to pretend that they're doing everything right when it comes to co-parenting. It's like a part-time job as I constantly check for messages that no one reads. I mean, what if there's an emergency? Do we have to write a message on Talking Parents and hope that the other party reads it the next day? That's just ridiculous!

If there's anything important that I need to tell my ex, I'll try calling him, even though I know he'll refuse to communicate other than on Talking Parents.Who in their right mind came up with this idea? Talking Parents is supposed to make communication between estranged parents easier. Instead, it has turned into a nightmare!

To make matters worse, I'm not even court-ordered to communicate only through Talking Parents. But, my ex has decided that it's the only communication channel he'll use. So, I'm always frustrated and end up telling him to read his messages on Talking Parents.

If you ask me, the name Talking Parents is misleading, and it should be changed. They should call it "No Talking Parents." They can guarantee that it's a platform for writing statements, but they can't guarantee anything else!

Talking Parents is a website that is of no help to anyone who's going through a nasty divorce, especially those with children. It's hard to see how this website benefits the children. What Talking Parents does, in reality, is provide a new way for malicious and hostile parents to communicate.

In conclusion, Talking Parents isn't worth your time. It has created more problems than solutions. So, if you're going through a divorce and looking for a communication platform, choose something else. And, if you're already using Talking Parents, be sure to prepare for the inevitable frustration and disappointment that comes with it.

So, listen up folks, I gotta tell you about my experience with Talking Parents. Now, don't get me wrong, I was hopeful about this co-parenting app when my ex-husband's lawyer first suggested it. But let me tell you, it has been a real headache.

First of all, my ex is not the most pleasant person to communicate with. He's verbally and emotionally abusive, which is why I had to block his phone number and email. So, you can imagine when the judge in Western Washington suggested we use an app like Talking Parents, I was skeptical.

The app does have one feature that I thought was useful - anything you write on it can be used in court. At least that way, if my ex-husband said something incriminating, I would have proof. But here's the catch: my ex likes to make himself look like the "dad of the year" on Talking Parents and twists my words around to make himself come out on top.

The worst part is, I have spent over $35,000 in court fees just to protect my daughter from her father's neglect and abuse. But the court did nothing to help us, and my daughter ended up living with him. Meanwhile, my ex still harasses and abuses me on Talking Parents, and when I tried to use the "contact us" feature on the app to report it, I got a pretty generic response that basically told me to deal with it.

I understand that Talking Parents can't force parents to be civil with each other, but I expected more from a co-parenting app. And let's not forget about the judge, the court-appointed GAL, and the anger management evaluator - none of them did anything to protect my family.

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend Talking Parents to anyone who wants to protect their children. And even if I had all the money in the world, the court still considers anything I say in court as "hearsay." It's a real shame.

Forced by courts normally in an ongoing attempt to imply one parent is an issue. Some instances, that is the case. Luckily in my situation the divorce Judge recognized my wife's facade and I ended up with full custody of one and 50/50 of another. All our verbal communication has been pleasant. My wife though, she gaslights, stonewalls and gray stones my posts. Ignoring for days or just not answering. All keywords she now uses that she learned from "support groups". I'm the husband that fought to save the marriage. I just did it the wrong way. This app further promotes the dissolution of marriages that could easily be reconciled. It further segregates families and compounds a lack of communication between relationships. This may not be applicable to everyone's situation but is so in my case. All it's done is further distant my children from their mother and assisted in causing resentment towards my ex from my teens standpoint. In short, it's all backfiring on her. Some would take delight in this, however I don't. I prefer open and free communication. Free Speech according to our rights, with the hopes of one day my ex pulls her head out of her $#*!. Any Judge in our country that makes individuals communicate through this means without just cause should also pull their head out of their $#*!. I've gotten to where I just won't use the site now unless absolutely necessary. If you're being forced in to utilizing this nightmare, keep it to yes and no replies or one or two sentences. Bare minimum. It's a sad day society has come to this. Or do like I do, have an ex girlfriend post for you. At least that way in court you can attest it wasn't you that sent the message and you can freely state who did. Just be sure if you need something to be posted be very clear and short... "I need to tell them I need this". Sont log in, don't read the replies. That way you can attest you've never been on the site. Having someone else post on your behalf can be verified by IP that instant you as evidence. Just be sure the person posting for you is trustworthy. If you do log in, use a VPN.

I would love more than anything to be able to co-parent with my ex-husband. My ex-husband is a very verbally and emotionally abusive person. I had to block his phone number and his email so he would stop harassing me. The judge in Western Washington told us to use an app that we could communicate on so we could "work together" for our daughter. My ex's attorney suggested Talking Parent. Yes, it is true that anything you write in Talking Parent can be used in court because you can not change what you've written after it is sent. You would think that would be great, however, my ex uses Talking Parent to make himself look like "dad of the year" and he twists my words around to make it look like he is the one telling the truth in the situation, which is the farthest thing from the truth. I have spent over $35,000 in court to try to protect my daughter from the abuse and neglect from her father and step-mother. My daughter has not been protected and the only thing I have to show for it is being in debt up to my eyeballs. The court ordered an anger management test for him and we even had a GAL. Both only made things worse in the situation by letting him get away with his behavior and wrong doings. The court did nothing to protect my daughter and now she is living with him. My ex-husband still verbally abuses and harasses me on this Talking Parent site and when I sent a concern on the "contact us" on the app nothing is done about it. Here was there response that was sent back to me.
"Unfortunately, we can not force parents to use our service in a constructive, positive manner or to abide by a court order. We recommend that you attempt to address any specific concerns about messages that the other parent is sending using Talking Parents; this provides documentation of your attempts to be cooperative and civilly resolve issues.

However, if you think the other parent may be acting in violation of a court order, or you would like to find out what support may be available through the legal system, then we recommend you contact an attorney, or the court itself."

Sincerely,

Damien
User Support Representative, Talking Parents

I feel the judge, the GAL, the anger management evaluator, and the Talking Parent site has done nothing to protect my daughter and my family. I do not know if there is a better parent communication app for parents to work with but I most certainly would not recommend this site to anyone who wants to protect their child(ren). Even if money was not an issue the court continues turn a blind eye and considers anything I use in court as "hear say". This is all I get whether I have an attorney or not.

So, I gotta let y'all know- I was SO hyped about Talking Parents- like, I was legit ready to give it a standing ovation or something! I mean, I invested a full $20 bucks on their premium plan, thinkin' that shinin' price would really pay off with some dope transcripts. But, man, was I in for a hot mess of errors and disappointment.

I downloaded a bunch of stuff- I'm talkin' 7 to 8 times EACH- and got all kinds of copies and transcriptions of records, thinkin' I'd be set for life! But, let's just say it was a bumpy ride, with me spendin' wayyyy over $200 just to get knocked down several pegs with some poorly-crafted transcriptions that had the wrong names half the time and like, three errors for every sentence! Honestly, it was kinda hard to even make sense of what was goin' on.

I thought premium meant primo, ya know? Like I'd get some top-notch transcription done by a real live human being that knew what they were doin'. But sadly, it seemed like the transcriptions were some sorta auto-text fail. And lemme tell ya- that shizzle won't fly in court, yo. Like, I can't even use that simpleton-like transcript. I wanted a Captain America-type of transcript, dude- not a bunch of garbled gobbly-[censored]!

Needless to say, I was mega-bummed. I mean, I wouldn't be caught dead recommendin' Talking Parents to anyone, even my mortal enemy! That's how bad it was, y'all. So, steer clear, babes- don't go down that road.

I bet y'all have heard of Talking Parents before - the website where court-ordered parents can communicate with each other online. Well, let me tell you, this site is driving me up the wall!

Okay, so I got this ex of mine - let's call him "Mr. Puff-Puff Pass" - who's always up in smoke and never paid any kind of support for our kid. And guess what? This dude is using Talking Parents to send roundabout messages to our daughter and show off his fake relationships with her siblings. Really, dude?

Our daughter is almost an adult, already got her high school diploma, and doesn't want anything to do with this dude. And yet, here I am, sitting up till 9 pm every day, following all the rules and regulations like a good girl, replying to his messages. And what's he doing? Not following any of the protocols.

The court said he could have one HOUR of supervised visitation, and our daughter won't even show up. Think about that. If you're a parent, you should be present and involved in their life since the beginning, not just when it's convenient for you and the court.

To sum up, Talking Parents could be a useful tool, but it ain't for everyone. Especially not for me and Mr. Puff-Puff Pass.

Hey guys, I gotta tell you about this app that I've been using lately. It's called Talking Parents and it's been a real game-changer for me. See, my wife and I have been going through some real tough times lately and things have gotten pretty ugly. She's been telling all sorts of lies to the police and the courts just to keep me away from my kids. It's been 5 months since I've seen my little ones (they're ages 3, 3, and 2) and it's been absolutely killing me.

But then I found Talking Parents! This app has been a real lifesaver for me. I can communicate with my wife in a safe and secure way without having to worry about her trying to twist my words or use anything against me in court. And the best part? There's a record of everything we say on the app, so if she does try to lie about something in court, I've got proof right there.

Now, don't get me wrong, it hasn't been easy. My wife is still pretty abusive and dishonest in her messages, but I try not to let that get to me. Sometimes I'll spend hours reading through her paragraphs and trying to decipher what she's trying to say. But even with all the drama, I feel like Talking Parents has given me a real sense of control over the situation. I don't feel like I'm at her mercy anymore.

One thing I will say, though, is that I'm not too sure how I feel about the company behind Talking Parents. Sometimes I wonder if they're just part of some evil American enterprise, you know? But at the end of the day, I know that I need all the help I can get and if this app helps me to finally see my boys again, then I'm willing to overlook any potential shadiness.

So, yeah, that's my two cents on Talking Parents. If you're going through a rough time with your spouse or ex-spouse and you need a safe, secure way to communicate, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Just be prepared for some long, abusive messages!

Miss you boys so much, love you guys and hope we'll be together soon.
-Dad.

Okay so I gotta be real with y'all: Talking Parents ain't it. Like seriously, this is one frustrating company to deal with. I mean, I'm just trying to connect with my co-parent and it's been a whole mess. I've been emailing them like crazy, at least 5 times, asking for someone to help me out with setting up my account. And all I get in response are these lame email replies. Like come on, I need some real tech support here.

I even asked if they could just delete my info so I could start over fresh, but nope, they hit me with the same generic response. It's been almost a month now since I started asking for help and still nada. Like seriously, why is it so hard to connect with the other parent and these folks can't seem to get their act together?

Honestly, it's so frustrating and I wish there was another app out there that could compete with them. I mean, it shouldn't be this hard to communicate with the other parent. If there was another app in town, I'd be changing my court order so quick you wouldn't even believe it. This is just unacceptable, Talking Parents needs to step up their game.

So, I’ve been using this app called Talking Parents for about 2 years now. Let me tell you, it's a love/hate relationship. On one hand, the app itself works pretty well and has some good features. But on the other hand, the concept behind the app is just terrible.

The whole idea is that it's supposed to be a neutral platform for co-parenting communication, but in reality it's more like a battleground. My ex uses the app as if his every move is being monitored 24/7 and he'll say whatever he can to make himself look good. It’s like he's always trying to one-up me and prove that he's the better parent, no matter what. Talk about fake, right?

To be honest, I probably wouldn't even use Talking Parents if it wasn’t for the fact that it was court ordered. I mean, who needs the added stress of dealing with an app like this? It definitely hasn't improved our co-parenting relationship at all, in fact, I’d say it's made it worse.

Here's the really crazy part though. My ex's wife and his mother actually log into the app on his behalf while he's at work and send me messages pretending to be him. How insane is that? And the thing is, I can easily tell when it's them writing because he can't have a phone at his job, so their messages always come during his work hours.

All in all, I’d say that unless you and your ex are on really good terms already, this app is just a bad idea. It's like throwing gasoline on a fire. Sure, you might be ordered to use it by the judge, but that doesn't mean it's going to do anyone any favors. Trust me on this one.

This talking parents app is really just a way for my ex to hit me up for cash whenever she feels like it. She thinks she can make all the decisions about our kid without even consulting me, and then she just sends me a request for funds like it's no big deal. I've tried to be civil and ask her to work together as co-parents, but she's not having it. She just needs to have a record of her "invoice", if you catch my drift.

Honestly, I don't think these kinds of apps are all that helpful. It's just another sign of the times, you know? How is it supposed to be good for the kid if one parent can shirk their responsibilities and use the app to keep the other parent out of the loop? Plus, the app just encourages both parents to act like kids themselves, without taking any responsibility for their actions.

Don't get me wrong - I don't hate the app itself. But I hate the reason for it. It's just not fair to the kid, who deserves to have both parents working together in their best interest.

So, my partner and I recently decided to give Talking Parents (talkingparents.com) a try. Honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first. But, given the rocky relationship I have with my partner - who I suspect has narcissistic tendencies and actively gaslights me - I felt we needed something like this to help us co-parent our little daughter.

I was really hoping that this app would be a game-changer. But, unfortunately, my partner has only been using it to send messages that are downright hurtful and don't seem to have our daughter's best interests at heart. It's clear that she just wants to use our daughter as a pawn to hurt me.

To make matters worse, my partner's been in trouble with the law twice for drunk driving and has had her license suspended. So, how is it fair that I'm the one trying to make sure our daughter is safe and cared for, while my partner is acting like a loose cannon?

Honestly, I'm starting to feel like the term "co-parent" is a joke. It takes two people who are willing to work together and put their child's needs first to make it work. But, if one partner thinks that they're always right and refuses to compromise, then what's the point?

I really wish that Talking Parents had better moderation, or at least some kind of mechanism in place to filter out messages that are harmful or unproductive. Because, as it stands right now, I don't see how using this app is any better than just texting back and forth.

But, at the end of the day, the most important thing is our daughter. And it breaks my heart to think that she's being caught in the middle of all this drama. I just hope that my partner will eventually see the light and start putting our daughter's needs first. Because, if not, I fear for what the future holds.

So, parents, if you're considering using Talking Parents to co-parent with a difficult partner, just know that it's not a magic solution. It takes both parents being committed to making it work. And, if your partner is treating you badly, chances are they'll treat your kids the same way down the line. Trust me, it's not worth it.

So, let me tell you about my experience with Talking Parents. My ex and I were trying to figure out a way for him to pay me and he suggested we try accountable payments through Talking Parents. Okay, cool, let's give it a shot. But then my bank account couldn't be verified (like, what?! it's been open for over 3 years!). So, I open an account at a credit union and that couldn't be verified either. Like seriously, what is going on here?! So I'm feeling a bit defeated but I open a THIRD bank account, and thank goodness, it was finally verified.

My ex sends over a payment on Sunday, May 2nd. Okay, we're getting somewhere. But then it's Thursday, May 6th and the payment still hasn't shown up in my account. And on Talking Parents, the status still says "pending". UGH, cue the frustrated face. I try reaching out to customer service but no response. I even try getting help from Dwolla and my bank, but it all comes back to Talking Parents.

Honestly, I'm at my wit's end and I think it's time to try a different website for communication with my ex. And maybe it's time to find a different way for him to pay me, too. I appreciate the idea of accountable payments, but if it's going to be this complicated and frustrating, it's just not worth it.

Okay, so let me tell you about Talking Parents. It's a website that's supposed to help people co-parent better. But for me, it's been pretty much useless. My ex and I have a court order that spells out everything we're supposed to do, but he still manages to find ways to make things difficult. Like, I'll tell him about a vacation I'm planning with the kids a month in advance, and he'll say he needs more information or he needs to think about it. Then he'll wait until the last minute to say no, which completely screws up my plans. And when I try to talk to him about it, he just blows me off.

So my lawyers suggested we start using Talking Parents to communicate. And I thought, great, maybe this will finally make things easier. But nope. He still doesn't answer my messages, or he'll write back with some stupid excuse that doesn't make any sense. He'll cancel appointments that I schedule, or he'll schedule them on a day when he knows I can't be there. And then he'll turn around and accuse me of not caring about our kids' best interests. It's so frustrating.

What's even worse is that he's started using this app to try and manipulate me. Like, he'll send me a message saying he wants to talk about something important, but then when I respond, he'll just ignore me. Or he'll claim that I didn't give him enough notice about something, even though I know for a fact that I did. And he's started using my kids' doctors to try and get sympathy from his employer for his stupid FMLA leave. I mean, seriously, who does that?

All in all, I'd say that Talking Parents has been a complete waste of time. It hasn't helped us communicate any better, and it's just given my ex another tool to make my life miserable. If you're thinking about using this app, I'd say save your money and find another way to communicate with your co-parent. Because this one just ain't worth it, ya dig?

Okay, so talkingparents.com is a website that supposedly helps with communication between families, but I gotta say I'm not too impressed. First off, why is some site in Florida dictating how families in California communicate? And why do they make it such a hassle to reset your password - making you print out some PDF and get it notarized and all that jazz? It's like they're purposely trying to make it difficult for people to use their service.

And don't even get me started on the lawyers they have on there. Who the heck are they? Do they work for the site? Are they just some random dudes off the street? And why does the site promote them so much? It all seems a little fishy to me.

Finally, why not just use a free email like protonmail.com instead of talkingparents.com? At least then you don't have to deal with all this printout nonsense. Plus, if someone is deleting messages, you can still see the timestamps in protonmail, so you know they're up to no good. And let's be real, if someone is willing to go through the trouble of deleting messages, they're probably not the most trustworthy person to begin with.

Overall, I'm not a fan of talkingparents.com. They seem like they're just trying to make a quick buck off of families in need. If anyone has had a better experience with them, let me know, but for now I'll be sticking with good ol' fashioned email. Thanks for reading, y'all!

First of all, I have to say that this service could be great if it was run by smart management. Because the performance is bad despite the idea. The idea is cool.
It's an email website that allows co-parents to talk to each other via messages and emails. But unlike other email services, this one is not really free. And I still don't understand why.
If they want to be special it's not necessary to take off the money. What prevents co-parents from chatting and emailing using different services?
Plus, some functions and options should be fixed. Like notifications. It's a huge mess.
Oh well, I am not going to pay for something that can be easily used for free.