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Sentiment Scanner + Writing Assist℠ can be used entirely at your discretion, meaning you can choose whether to employ the feature depending on the topic of conversation or message thread.
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Sentiment Scanner + Writing AssistSM
Scan messages for sentiment before you send them, helping you better understand how your words may come across to your co-parent. Rewrite your messages using professionally developed communication methods designed to reduce tension, minimize conflict, and support more productive co-parenting conversations.
Message more confidently
With intelligence tools right at your fingertips, feel supported and empowered while messaging your co-parent. Receive an overall rating of your messages—positive, neutral, or negative—and use the grey rock and yellow rock methods to manage co-parenting conversations more effectively. This feature is available to parents on our Ultimate Plan.
Tips and best practices
Better together
Scan your message for sentiment first, use one of the methods within Writing Assist to improve it, and then scan your message again before you send it to see if sentiment has improved.
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Sentiment Scanner + Writing AssistSM
Common Questions
What is the grey rock method?
The grey rock method is a communication approach that keeps messages brief, factual, and emotionless. Focusing only on what’s necessary and avoiding details or reactions can help prevent conflict from escalating.
What is the yellow rock method?
The yellow rock method builds on grey rock by keeping communication calm and neutral while adding polite, cooperative language. This approach can help you stay respectful and child-focused without inviting unnecessary conflict.
Can I scan my co-parent’s messages for sentiment?
No, you can’t use Sentiment Scanner on your co-parent’s messages, and the same goes for them with your messages. This feature is designed to be a self-help tool to better manage your own communication.
What if I don’t like a response drafted by Writing Assist?
You can always edit Writing Assist responses or switch back to your original message at any time. You can also submit feedback on whether a response was helpful or not by giving it a thumbs up or thumbs down.