After Working With 1,000 Children, This Is the Parenting Tool Every Parent Needs
While most new parents focus on names, sleep schedules, and diapers, one mother, a child life specialist, therapist, and mom of two, decided to do something different.
She created an email address for each of her children and began writing to them long before they could read. What started as a practical move to reserve their names online became something deeply meaningful, a time capsule of love, guidance, and memories they will one day cherish.
Preserving Connection and Legacy
Having worked with families facing illness and loss, she understands how much children value tangible reminders of love.
Each message she sends captures her voice, hopes, and emotions, a collection her children can turn to in moments of joy, uncertainty, or grief. These inboxes are more than digital storage; they are legacies of affection, resilience, and remembrance.
When She Writes to Her Children
There are no strict rules. She writes whenever inspiration strikes, allowing the messages to evolve naturally over time.
On Birthdays
Every year, she sends an email to mark her children’s birthdays, sometimes long and reflective, other times brief and lighthearted. Each note captures who they are at that moment, their favorite things, and her joy in watching them grow.
At Silly and Special Moments
She also writes to capture small but unforgettable details, a funny phrase, a shared laugh, or a tender exchange. These snippets preserve the “ordinary magic” of childhood that time too often erases.
During Difficult Moments
Not every message celebrates a perfect day. She also writes when parenting feels hard, when emotions run high or patience runs thin.
These notes become lessons in unconditional love, showing her children that care and connection endure even in the toughest moments.
When They’ll Receive Their Emails
One day, her children will open their inboxes to find years of love preserved in words. She plans to share them during milestone moments, perhaps an 18th birthday or a graduation.
Whether she is there in person or not, her children will always have written proof that they were deeply seen, known, and loved.
Encouraging Other Parents
She invites other parents to try the same. Create a simple email address, write about your child’s personality, the things you love about them, and your hopes for their future. Add photos or simple notes, anything that captures a moment in time. It’s not about perfect writing; it’s about honest connection.
