Joining as a co-parent

If your co-parent already uses Park Bench and sent you an invite code, here's how to join their family.

Using an invite code

1. Your co-parent sends you an invite link or code (format: PB-XXXX)
2. Open the link in your browser, or go to Park Bench and enter the code
3. Create an account if you don't have one (or sign in if you do)
4. You'll be automatically added to their family with the parent role

What happens when you join

• You skip the full onboarding — no need to set up family name, children, or schools (your co-parent already did this)
• You immediately see the shared family calendar with all events
• You can add, edit, and delete events just like the family owner
• You get your own chat assistant conversations, but they share the same calendar
• You can access Discover recommendations personalized for the family

If you already had a Park Bench account

If you previously signed up and created your own family, joining via invite code will move you to your co-parent's family. Your previous family data won't carry over — you're joining their existing household.

Tips

• Invite codes can only be used once
• If you have trouble with a code, ask your co-parent to check Settings > Family for the invite status
• Both parents see the same calendar and children, but have separate chat conversations