Family organization and communication tool

Abstract

A family organization and communication tool is preferably provided via a web site that enables interne access by both parents and their children. The tool provides features for the managing, scheduling and sharing of information among the parents and children of blended families. Specifically, the tool provides for an access schedule calendar to which can be posted specific events requiring the pick up and drop off responsibilities of a parent. Additionally, the tool provides a means for electronically requesting a swap or trade in days of responsibility for a child and the tool provides for an “ask and approve” expense log for the sharing of children's expenses among parents. The tool further provides for date and time stamping of access by the parents or children to each web page within the tool and for protected entries, entries that can only be edited or deleted by the original creator.

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CLAIM TO PRIORITY[0001]This patent application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 075,536, filed on Mar. 9, 2005, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 551,657, filed Mar. 9, 2004, the benefit of priority of each of which is claimed hereby, and each of which are incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to non-verbal electronic communication and, more specifically, to non-verbal electronic communications between non-cohabitating parents for the managing, scheduling and sharing of information about their children.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The concepts of divorced parents and blended families are commonplace today. As are hectic schedules for both children and their parents. Trying to coordinate such hectic schedules among blended families is often quite difficult. Each family has to attempt to make their ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a family organization and communication tool that provides features for managing, scheduling, and sharing information among parents and children of blended families. The tool offers an access schedule calendar that includes a colored section for each child and parent, indicating which parent is responsible for a child on a certain day and / or event. Additionally, the tool allows a parent to electronically request the trade or swap of a day or days of responsibility for a child with another parent, and track the process of approval and payment of expenses. The tool also features date and time stamping, as well as protected entries and historical records. These technical features provide an efficient and effective tool for managing the unique challenges of blended families.

Problems solved by technology

Trying to coordinate such hectic schedules among blended families is often quite difficult.

The common result, however, is scheduling mishaps due to poor communication.

The inability to communicate effectively among former spouses further often results in conflicts that create more stress for everyone involved, both parents and children.

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