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Parenting Calendar — Import Plans & See Both Households at a Glance

Import your parenting plan — and your partner's — so you can see months ahead at a glance and plan around two households without the back-and-forth.

Last updated: 05/06/2026

The Parenting Calendar is your forward view. Instead of trying to remember whose week it is, or texting back and forth to figure out if a weekend works, you see the whole pattern in one place — for your kids and, if it applies, your new partner's kids too.

Where to find it Open Bloom → tap **Calendar** in the main menu.

What you can do

Import your parenting plan Set your repeating pattern — week-on/week-off, 2-2-3, every second weekend, school-term schedules — and Bloom rolls it forward indefinitely. No more counting weeks on a paper calendar.

Import a partner's parenting plan If you're a blended family, import your new partner's plan too. The calendar shows both households side by side so you can see when **everyone** is home, when it's just the two of you, or when one set of kids is around but the other isn't.

Plan ahead Trying to book a holiday, schedule a date night, or work out when you can take on extra shifts? The calendar lets you scan months ahead in seconds.

Mark exceptions Swap a weekend, hand over an extra night, take a holiday block — one-off changes don't overwrite the underlying plan, they sit on top of it.

School holidays and special days Bloom flags school holidays and lets you split them between households however you've agreed — half-and-half, alternating, full weeks, however your plan works.

Why this matters

  • Less conflict. Most co-parenting fights start with "I thought you had them that weekend." A shared, agreed forward view kills the ambiguity.
  • Better planning. Travel, work, weddings, parties — you stop saying "let me check and get back to you" and start making decisions in the moment.
  • Blended-family sanity. Two parenting plans in your head is a recipe for missed handovers. On a screen, side by side, it's just a picture.

How to set it up

1. Open the Calendar. 2. Tap Import parenting plan and pick a template (week-on/week-off, 2-2-3, etc.) or build a custom pattern. 3. Add school holidays and any agreed split. 4. (Optional) Repeat for a partner's plan — Bloom colour-codes each household. 5. Add one-off swaps and exceptions as they come up.

That's it — the rest is just glancing ahead.

A note on this page

Features described here reflect current Bloom app functionality. Specifics, naming and layout may evolve as the app improves — always check the app itself for the most up-to-date experience.

About Bloom

Bloom is a private, judgment-free app for single parents and co-parents in Australia — a calm space to track family life, mood, custody schedules and the mental load. Start here.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import an existing parenting plan?
Yes. Pick a template (week-on/week-off, 2-2-3, alternate weekends, etc.) or build a custom repeating pattern. Bloom rolls it forward indefinitely.
Can I see my partner's parenting plan as well as my own?
Yes. Blended families can import both plans and see them side by side, colour-coded by household, so you know exactly which kids are home on any given night.
What happens with one-off swaps?
Exceptions sit on top of the underlying plan — the base pattern stays intact while the calendar shows what's actually happening that week.
Does it handle school holidays?
Yes. School holiday periods are highlighted and can be split between households however you've agreed.

Disclaimer: This guide is general information only — not legal, financial, medical, psychological or government advice. It is intended as a starting point for separated and co-parenting families in Australia. Every family situation is different, and what works for one household may not be suitable, safe or applicable to another. Payment rates, thresholds and rules change — always confirm details with Services Australia (Centrelink) and seek advice from a qualified professional (lawyer, accountant, mediator, counsellor or GP) before acting on anything you read here. Bloom Co-Parenting, its founders and contributors accept no liability for any decisions made based on this content. If there are safety, family violence or urgent welfare concerns, contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or 000.