120. Parents Can Build Deeper Bonds Through Simple Daily Texts

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What if staying close to your adult children didn’t require long calls, perfect timing, or instant replies? In this episode, author Tammy Cohen introduces a straightforward, impactful practice: short, consistent texts that convey love, gratitude, and wisdom without expectation or pressure. Think of them as modern lunchbox notes—daily messages that meet your kids where they are, cut through digital noise, and nurture trust over time.

Tammy shares how her own mindset shift during the pandemic inspired this approach, shaped by her years of learning about resilience, accountability, and mindfulness. She explains how to start in just 10 minutes a day, what to send when you feel stuck, and how consistency transforms texting into a quiet superpower—keeping the door open even when life gets messy.

This episode offers practical advice on meeting your adult children on their terms, strengthening your long-term bond, and showing up with authenticity—and without overwhelm.

Highlights & Key Takeaways:

Texting is today’s version of the lunchbox note—simple, steady, and meaningful.
Meet your kids where they are—without pressure or expectations.
Focus messages on love, gratitude, and wisdom.
Detach from outcomes; prioritize consistency over perfection.
Use 10 minutes daily to build a habit of heartfelt connection.
Use books and quotes to inspire reflection and deeper connection.

Tammy Cohen Bio
Tammy J. Cohen is an author, entrepreneur, and podcaster who helps families foster meaningful connections in a digital age. As a mother of three and wife, her recent personal journey has centered on embracing her identity as a "human being" grounded in faith and self-awareness, especially after a transformative pandemic experience. She is passionate about using everyday tools like mobile devices to nurture deep relationships, exemplified through her book Text Messages to My Sons. Tammy’s work blends personal growth, faith, and practical communication strategies to inspire others to build love and understanding with their loved ones.

Find Tammy Online: Instagram, Website

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Chapters

1. Meet Kids Where They Are (00:00:00)

2. Show Intro And Guest Setup (00:00:24)

3. The Empty Nest Communication Challenge (00:00:45)

4. Why Texting Works For Gen Z (00:01:49)

5. Unconditional Notes Without Expectations (00:03:20)

6. Letting Independence Grow At College (00:05:00)

7. Be The Pillar And Beacon (00:08:45)

8. From Pandemic Wake-Up To Daily Practice (00:11:35)

9. What To Send: Wisdom, Gratitude, Resilience (00:16:20)

10. Consistency Over Conversation (00:19:25)

11. Building The Habit In Ten Minutes (00:22:50)

12. Disconnection, Coaching, And Being Seen (00:24:15)

13. Grandparents, Divorced Dads, Wider Impact (00:26:55)

14. Phones As Lunchbox Notes 2.0 (00:29:08)

15. Legacy, Memory, And Daily Love (00:31:20)

16. Mutual Support Through Health Trials (00:34:05)

17. Keeping The Door Open As Roles Shift (00:36:46)

18. Pass It On: Make Connection Contagious (00:39:10)

19. Tammy’s Motto And Lifelong Learning (00:40:25)

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