the app
our beta is now live
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our beta is now live -
Early motherhood is isolating.
ParentConnect makes it easy to find your support network.
The Pod
The ParentConnect app matches you with a small group of local moms at your stage - facilitating real-life meetups and connection.
The Hive
Trusted local recommendations, powered by the collective wisdom of our community - mom-approved restaurants, perinatal specialists, and more.
Curated Events
Events exclusively for ParentConnect app users
Sunday, April 19, 3-5p
Help us kick off the ParentConnect beta launch at Double Clutch in Evanston.
superpod meet & Greet
Saturday, April 25, 10-11:30a
Expecting couples will join Emalee Pearson, LCSW to help prepare for the inevitable relationship changes of early parenthood.
Strong partners, strong parents
Thursday, April 30, 7-7:50p
Join Dr. Meg Moore, founder of The Reform Method, for a special discounted ParentConnect perinatal flow class.
reformer pilates class
Thursday, May 7, 6-8p
Join Velvet Stitch House for a cozy, creative evening celebrating motherhood and community at Pink & Tan’s Studio.
mother's day stitch night
Tuesday, May 12, 11-12:30p
Physical therapist, and owner of Thirty One PT, Kate McKechnie will support new moms in the right way to use a baby carrier.
Carrier Confidence
Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:30p
Grateful Yoga & owner of Matrescence Therapy, Lauren Ratliff, will support expecting moms’ mind and body.
emotional wellness FOR EXPECTING MOMS
Wednesday, May 27, 9:30-11a
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Natalie Doebler will talk through all things sleep with new moms at Glenview Public Library.
LET"S FIGURE OUT SLEEP TOGETHER
Thursday, May 28, 6-8p
Join us for an exclusive ParentConnect happy hour in the beautiful new Avli Winnetka space.
avli winnetka happy hourSaturday, June 6, 10-11:30a
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Natalie Doebler will talk through all things sleep with expecting moms at Glenview Public Library.
NEWBORN SLEEP MADE SIMPLETuesday, June 16, 11-12:30p
Owner of Matrescence Therapy, Lauren Ratliff, will discuss the transition to motherhood at Little Gems, where new mamas will have the opportunity to shop for their littles.
emotional wellness in MOTHERHOOD
Thursday, June 25, 5:30-7:30p
Join Emma & Meera to close out our beta testing period, share feedback, and celebrate our community at The Social Loft in Glenview.
happy hour & beta send-offFrequently Asked Questions
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Expecting and new moms (with 0-12 month babies). We found that the prenatal through first-year stage of parenting is often the most isolating and emotionally intense. It’s a time filled with change, uncertainty, and a deep need for real connection and trustworthy support.
To make sure we can deliver meaningful value and the best experience possible, we’re starting with this group for our pilot. Once we’ve refined the platform and features based on early feedback, we may expand to include parents of older children.
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We welcome anybody who identifies as a mother. We celebrate all of the ways babies are welcomed into families, including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy and carrying your child.
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For this first pilot, we’re focusing on the North Shore suburbs (Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, and Highland Park - or close to one of these cities). That helps us make sure in-person meetups are accessible and truly local. If you’re outside this area, we’d still love for you to join the beta list, and you’ll be notified as we expand to your area.
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Our beta launch in April 2026 will include a small group of expecting and new moms testing ParentConnect’s early features: connecting with nearby moms, joining local meetups, and sharing local parenting resources. Beta participants will share feedback, help us improve the experience, and shape the future of ParentConnect before it launches publicly.
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While we hope to expand ParentConnect to all parents and caregivers in the future, for this first beta, the app is designed specifically for moms and moms-to-be. We will keep our community updated as soon as we can expand to partners, non-mom caregivers, or other types of parents.
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No, the beta app is completely free. We’re focused on learning from parents and building something that truly supports you.
A few of the curated events will be paid - but everything else is no cost at this time.
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The beta version is only built for iPhone use. We plan to eventually expand to Android devices, but we are a small startup and - full disclosure - it would have cost too much for us to build the app across two platforms at this stage.