FAQs
Please check below to see if your question is answered. If not, please reach out to us at admin@kidsconnectingparents.com
How will the App help me
The KCP App will help you to connect easily and quickly with other parents and carers who are living with child loss, anywhere in the world. It can be used at home or away from home, it searches from wherever you are.
Human connection between supportive and caring people can create a sense of belonging and closeness. This can have many mental and physical benefits including lowering anxiety and depression, improving mood, and strengthening our immune system.
Spending time with supportive people can help you to express emotions (laughing, crying, venting), which helps to reduce stress and release dopamine and endorphins — our “feel good” neurotransmitters responsible for happiness and mood.
If you're not quite ready to connect yet, just knowing that there are others near you can help you feel less alone or isolated.
How much will the KCP App cost
As a parent who has experienced child loss, I understand how hard it can be to return to work, and some of us never do. We want to make the App as affordable as possible; while ensuring it is financially self-sustainable for upgrades, premium security and hosting/insurance fees. There is a small monthly fee which guarantees the app is free of advertising (which in turn, stops third parties from accessing your data). The first month will be free so you have time to make sure it's for you. After the first month the subscription cost will be $0.99 Australian per month.
What if I change my mind about connecting with others
If you want to keep using the App but feel like you need to take a break from connecting, please find the "Take a Break" button on the Home Page. Once you select this, you will no longer appear in any new searches. You will still receive messages and stay connected to any contacts you are already connected to, including individuals and groups. Your profile picture will change to a grey coloured border, which will indicate that you are "taking a break".
Is it easy to stop my App membership
Yes, it is super easy. If at any time you wish to stop connecting, please use the Unsubscribe button within the App Settings.
What's in a Name?
This may not be a FAQ, but for those of you who are curious about the name Kids Connecting Parents®, I wanted to share the meaning behind it. It's twofold:
Without our beautiful children in spirit, it's unlikely we would be connecting with each other. It has been through the loss of our child or children that we are reaching out to connect, via groups, Facebook, or the Kids Connecting Parents App. Personally, I'm very grateful for the connections I've made, but I also know the feeling of wishing it was under different circumstances that we were meeting.
The second meaning behind Kids Connecting Parents may not sit comfortably with all of you, but it's been a big part of my healing journey so far and I wanted to share it. I believe our beautiful kids in spirit will get behind us and help us use this new tool to find loving connections for emotional support. It will give our "kids" an opportunity to "connect parents". Feel into their nudges and be guided by their love. xx
