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How I went from overwhelmed to owning it

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Finding balance between dreams and diapers

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The moment I realized I could start over

A short read on resetting without shame.

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How I stopped comparing and started growing

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Say It Better – Young Parent Resource Network Prototype (v10)
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Young Parent Resource Network
Say It Better: Co-Parent Communication Tool (Prototype)
Helping parents communicate with calm, clarity, and care.
BETA Internal demo build
Not a legal service. Not counseling. Draft before you send.
Why this matters:

Co-parenting is emotional and hard. This tool helps you rewrite high-conflict messages into something that keeps your child first, lowers the heat, and protects you from language that can be held against you later.

Goal: Protect the child, not win the fight.

💬 Draft your message

This is your safe draft space. Tell the truth. Be honest. Be mad. We'll help shape it into something that protects your child and lowers the heat.

⚠ High tension mode
Keep the child first, not score points.

Eventually, this will also help match you with local support and info that fits your situation.

We’ll use the right pronouns automatically based on this choice.

Pick how you want to come across when they read it.

It’s okay if it’s angry or messy. You’re not sending this.

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Heat check: Message looks calm and child-focused.
Nothing major is jumping out as blame, threat, or sarcasm. Keep going.
Reminder: You control what you send. This tool gives you a calmer, child-focused option you can copy/paste.

Suggested message

This draft aims to lower the temperature, keep the focus on your child, and invite problem-solving instead of blame.

💡 Tip: Read your message out loud once before sending — it helps you hear tone and emotion.
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Why it sounds like this
🕊 This message is written to protect your child and to document inconsistency without using direct insults that can be screenshotted and used against you.
Before you send
This is a draft, not a command. Edit anything that doesn’t sound like you. Check times/details. If it still sounds calm when you read it out loud, it’s probably okay to send.
Coming next
  • Topic picker (parenting time, child support, school, safety)
  • Local resources by ZIP code and parent role
  • “Court neutral” tone vs “cooperative + warm” tone
💡Share your feedback (internal only)

What works? What doesn’t? What would make this more helpful for real co-parents? Your comments go straight to JoAnn to shape the next version.

Prototype • Please don’t share publicly yet

Your suggestions help improve the language and safety guidance in future versions of this tool.

Young Parent Resource Network • Say It Better (Prototype)
This tool supports healthier co-parent communication. It is not a substitute for legal advice, therapy, or emergency services.

About Us

Our mission

To equip young parents and emerging adults with the knowledge, resources, and supportive community they need to make informed, confident, and compassionate life decisions about parenthood and adulthood — empowering them to navigate each season of life with clarity, purpose, and hope.

Our vision

A world where every young adult — parent or not — has the tools, support, and belief to build a future they’re proud of.

What we do

The Young Parents Resource Network connects youth and emerging adults to real-world tools, relatable stories, and supportive programs designed to prepare them for life’s big decisions.

Meet the Team

Jo Ann Lee

Program Specialist, PIAL

Miles Tritle

Marketing Specialist

Kate Goudy

Contract Manager, Child Support Contract

No one does adulthood alone

 

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Adulting isn’t one-size-fits-all — let’s build your version of life.