Hi friends,

As the High Holidays approach, I’m reminded how this season calls us back—to ourselves, to our families, to our values. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur offer a sacred pause, a moment to reflect on who we are and how we show up in the world.

For me, it’s also a reminder that connection doesn’t require grand gestures.

Sometimes, the most powerful call is a simple, quiet message sent from the heart. Whether or not we hear back, our love echoes. In this month’s newsletter, I hope you’ll find inspiration to use your phone—not to scroll, but to send healing, hope, and presence—one message at a time.

With warmth,

Tammy

Quick Tips for Better Connection

Turn your phone into a tool for love, not distraction.

• Transforms your relationship with your kids with a simple habit.

• Send powerful texts that uplift, inspire, and connect—no replies required.

• Replace screen-time fatigue with a natural boost of joy and elevated energy.

• Share life lessons of love, gratitude, accountability, leadership, and wisdom.

• Watch the ripple effect as your messages deepen bonds with yourself, your family, your friends, your community—and even with God.

• A small act with a life-changing impact—starting today.

📝 Blog Highlight

How to Stay Connected with Your Kids in College in an Uncertain World

Even as they grow and go, your influence doesn’t fade—it evolves. This blog shares how to maintain

strong emotional and spiritual bonds with your children, especially in times of cultural tension or rising antisemitism. Learn how a single daily message can reinforce identity, offer support, and be a beacon of love and strength.

🎙️ Podcast Spotlight

Don't miss my appearance on the "Confessions of a FreeBird" podcast with Laurie James.

We discuss the story of how this all started as a one-way practice during the pandemic and grew into a pathway for deeper family communication, mutual respect, and emotional growth. 

In our conversation, I shared my journey of:

• Respecting my sons’ independence while finding new ways to connect.

• Transforming my phone from a tool for reminders into a channel for love, gratitude, and accountability.

• Reimagining parenting in the digital age through intentional texting.

Discover how this practice blossomed into deeper family communication, mutual respect, and emotional growth. Tune in to hear my journey!

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart.com

📱 Connection Toolbox 🧰

Here are three powerful tools you can use today to strengthen your relationships:

• The “Just Thinking of You” Text

  Short. Simple. So meaningful. Try this: “Thinking of you today. Sending you strength and love for whatever’s on your plate.” You got this. Be present, take it all in, learn, evolve and be who you want to be.

• Holiday Message Prompt

  For Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur/Sukkot: “Wishing you a sweet, strong start to the year. May your heart be full and your spirit awake.” This is the time to remember that there is always a new beginning and opportunity waiting for you.

• Truth Over Trends

  When your kids feel overwhelmed by the world: “Don’t believe every voice you hear online. Trust your heart. Ask questions. Stay grounded in truth and love and be proud of who you are.

What Tammy’s Been Up To?

SYS Digital Magazine Feature

I was recently featured in the SYS Digital Magazine—a beautiful publication dedicated to elevating voices around connection, leadership, and purpose.

Check out my article on page 10, where I share more about how my book was born, and how this movement is growing.

Upcoming Event

Join me at Book Love in Plymouth, MA on November 9, 2025 for a book signing event!

Stay Connected + Spread the Love
Thank you for being part of this growing community. 💛 If you haven’t yet grabbed your copy of Text Messages to My Sons, you can find it right here. Want to share this newsletter with a friend or fellow parent?

Forward it along—it might be the message they didn’t know they needed. 

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Questions? Stories? Collaborations? I’d love to hear from you. 📩 Email me anytime: connect@tammyjcohen.com Let’s keep growing this movement—one message at a time.