A community-written keepsake for your child
The Kindred Journal is a childhood keepsake designed to be filled out not just by parents, but by the entire village that surrounds a child.
Grandparents. Aunts and uncles. Chosen family. Close friends. Caregivers. Mentors.
Instead of one perspective, this journal becomes a shared record of love, memory, humor, growth, and reflection, captured by the people who know your child in different ways and at different moments in their life.
Pass it around. Bring it to holidays. Leave it on the coffee table. Let it live among your community.
What makes the Kindred Journal different
Most baby books are written by one person and forgotten on a shelf.
The Kindred Journal is designed to be returned to again and again.
Its prompts invite contributors to record:
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Favorite memories and moments with your child
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Quotes your child has said that deserve to be remembered
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Reflections on who your child is becoming
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Messages of love, pride, and encouragement
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Honest apologies and acknowledgements that model accountability and care
Together, these entries create a layered portrait of your child as they grow, seen through many loving eyes.
A gift your child grows into
One day, your child will hold this journal and see how deeply they were known.
They will read the words of a grandmother who adored them, a friend who watched them grow, a parent who tried their best and reflected honestly along the way. It becomes proof that they were held by a community, not just raised in isolation.
This journal is not about perfection. It is about presence.
Designed to last
The Kindred Journal is made to feel meaningful, substantial, and worthy of being kept for decades.
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Hardcover with gold debossed title
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Gilded gold page edges
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Thoughtfully designed prompts that are easy to return to over time
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Neutral, artful design meant to live beautifully in your home with 150 GSM paper thick enough to hold keepsakes and not bleed through with most pens.
Perfect for
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Baby showers and new parents
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Families who value connection over clutter
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Parents raising children within a strong community
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A meaningful alternative to traditional baby books
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A keepsake that grows alongside your child
How people use it
Some families keep it at home and invite guests to write during visits.
Some bring it to holidays and gatherings.
Some pass it between households or across generations.
There is no right way to use it. The magic comes from participation.
