Welcome to the beta test. This is the first of three pieces of software that will eventually become part of The Present Parent Project ecosystem, and I’m really excited to finally start putting it into people’s hands. For now, I’d love for you to just jump in and explore. This early beta phase is intentionally simple. I mainly need to know:– Can you log in?– Can you create your account?– Can you add a child or second person?– Can you move through the different sections of the app?– Where does something break, freeze, or become confusing? For testing, you do NOT need to invite your actual child if you don’t want to. You can:– Use a second email yourself– Run it on two separate devices– Invite a trusted friend to test with you There will definitely be growing pains at this stage, and that’s okay. This is the beginning. Over the next several days, I’ll be posting simple feedback questions and feature discussions here in Skool so we can shape the app together. Right now, when giving feedback, please include:– What device you’re using– Your operating system if possible– What happened before the issue occurred I’ll also be posting a simple help guide to show you how to find your device and operating system information if needed. Additionally, I’m creating a beta tester lesson section inside the classroom that will walk through features, testing goals, and updates. That should be live by the beginning of next week. For now, the biggest thing is:Get in. Explore. Break things. Tell me where it breaks first. Thank you again for helping build this from the ground up. https://www.skool.com/the-present-parent-project-773/bridgelearn-beta-testing-is-open?p=3a8bdb57

And for a lot of us, that village feels pretty spread out these days. So today at 11:00 AM, we’re having a simple Coffee Hour for parents who want a little more support, connection, and conversation. No pressure. No expectations. Just a space to talk about parenting, staying present in our kids’ lives, the challenges we face, and how maybe we can all help each other a little along the way. Whether you’re separated from your child, busy with work, navigating life changes, or just trying to become a more connected parent—you’re welcome. Come for five minutes or stay the whole time. Let’s talk about it. - What does being a “present parent” mean to you? - What’s one challenge you face staying connected with your child? - What’s one thing that helps you feel closer to your child? - How do you handle guilt, stress, or feeling disconnected as a parent? - What kind of support do parents really need but rarely get? https://www.skool.com/the-present-parent-project-773

One of the hardest parts of being separated from your child—or just being busy—is feeling like connection only counts if you’re together at the same time. But sometimes connection can happen slowly, throughout the day, in little moments. Here are 5 things you can do with your child through text, email, photos, or messages that still build real connection even when schedules, distance, or life get in the way. 1. Photo Scavenger HuntSend your child a simple list: – Something that made you smile today– Something blue– Your favorite snack– Something that reminds you of me Then share your own photos too. 2. Story Back-and-ForthStart a silly story by text or email with one sentence and let your child add the next part whenever they have time. Keep it going over a few days. 3. “One Good Thing” MessagesAt the end of the day, send each other one good thing that happened that day. It can be funny, serious, random, or small. 4. Shared PlaylistBuild a playlist together over time. Add songs that remind you of each other, songs you both like, or songs that just make you laugh. 5. Ongoing Joke or Meme ThreadCreate a text thread that’s just for jokes, memes, funny pictures, or random thoughts. Sometimes laughter keeps connection alive better than serious conversations. The important thing is this: Connection doesn’t always have to be big, perfect, or scheduled. A lot of strong relationships are built through small moments repeated consistently over time. If you’ve got other ideas that work well for you and your child, share them below. I think a lot of parents here could use them. https://www.skool.com/the-present-parent-project-773

How do you stay present in your child’s life when you’re not physically there… or when life just gets busy? Whether it’s distance, work, schedules, or just everything piling up—what’s something that actually works for you? I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately and trying to find better ways myself. Curious to hear what others are doing. If you’re interested in the conversation, you can check it out here:https://www.skool.com/the-present-parent-project-773

I’ve been building something quietly for a while now… And the more I work on it, the more I realize—I don’t want to build this alone. Because this only works if it’s shaped by real people. Parents who know what it feels like to miss moments.People who’ve spent time helping others stay connected, grow, and navigate hard things. This is called The Present Parent Project. It’s built for parents who are trying to stay emotionally connected to their children—even when they’re not always physically there. And everything is being built inside a small Skool community that’s becoming the home base for it all. Right now, I’m opening up 10 Founding Member spots. Not just for parents…Also for coaches, mentors, and anyone who understands connection and emotional growth. This is not passive access. This is a collaborative role. You’d be part of: – Testing what we’re building– Giving honest, real feedback– Sharing your perspective– Helping shape something that could genuinely support families What you’ll get: – Lifetime access to everything we build (apps + community)– A role as a beta tester– Free access to the apps for life– Early access to everything before it’s released– A real voice in how this evolves What we’re building: – A connection app to help parents stay emotionally present with their kids– A homework helper app to create better learning moments together– A learning library app for both parents and children to grow This is still early. It’s not polished. It’s not perfect. But it’s being built with care—and the people who step in now will shape what it becomes more than anything else. If this resonates with you—whether as a parent or someone who supports others— Comment FOUNDING or message me. I’ll send you the details and the Skool link, and we’ll see if it feels like the right fit. No pressure. Just looking for the right people to build this with.