same sideTake the heat
out of the moment.
Give yourself a little space before responding. Not every conversation needs an immediate answer.
FOR PARENTS. FOR TEENS. FOR THE SPACE BETWEEN.
Different
perspectives.
Same side.
You don’t have to agree on everything
to understand each other.
LESS FRICTION.
MORE CONNECTION.
MORE CONNECTION.
A BETTER WAY INTO THE CONVERSATION
Behind “you never listen”
is something worth hearing.
Same Side is a communication app in development for parents and teens. A place to slow down, see another perspective, and find words that keep a conversation open.
One moment.
Two ways to see it.
Choose a perspective to explore a sample conversation.
WHAT COMES OUT
“You’re always on your phone.”
WHAT YOU MIGHT TRY
“I miss spending time with you. Could we put our phones away for dinner?”
Name the connection you want, then make a specific request.
Illustrative example of the idea behind Same Side.
MAKE ROOM FOR UNDERSTANDING
Take the heat
Look beyond
the first words.
A sharp response can hide a need for independence, reassurance, or connection.
Say what matters.
Leave room to listen.
Speak from your own experience and ask a question the other person can answer.
Less “me vs. you.”
More “we can work on this.”
We’re building Same Side around both voices.
Launch details will be shared here when ready.