20 Moms Share How Chatbooks Impacts Their Family’s Mental Wellness
Hear the impact from other mothers.
Your mind might not automatically draw a connection between photo books and mental wellness, but over the last decade we have watched data, feedback, and shared personal experiences paint an undeniable picture proving the power that printed photos have to improve many aspects of overall well-being.
91% of parents agree that looking at printed photos is an activity their whole family enjoys, which feels like its own kind of miracle!
Take it from the moms!
“My daughters fight over who gets to view the book first when they come in the mail
They enjoy finding the pages of themselves in it.”
Every single time we have a family gathering we keep our Chatbooks in a box on our windowsill in the dining room - without fail, somebody always reaches over to look at one and before we know it, everyone is passing them around.”
"When my son wants a story about himself (which is often), we pull out a random Chatbook and tell our story.”
“When baby is fussy, she likes to see pictures of herself.”
“Our photo books are displayed so that my five-year-old has easy access to them and she really enjoys going through them and talking about the memories.”
But beyond a fun, family activity, what else comes from the practice of looking at printed photos?
76% of families feel closer and more connected after looking at their printed photos together! Human connection in general, and especially connection in family relationships hugely contributes to overall well-being in all stages of life.
Here’s what some moms had to say!
“Looking through Chatbooks fosters a strong bond between us and our kids and instills a strong sense of belonging and family history.”
“It builds confidence in my girls when they see I love them and want to print books of them”
“We are also a foster family and it's a great way to reminisce about all the kids who have been in our home.”
“My children are adopted, so it helps to show them their birth family in an easy way.”
77% of parents also reported feeling more connected to their children after spending time with printed photos themselves.
“When I’m in my living room feeling down, I love looking at pictures of my family.”
The older you get the more complex life becomes. The difficult parts can sometimes overshadow the good parts, and the things we lack can make it feel impossible to see all the good. It takes effort and intention to notice the good stuff and see the beautiful things life is full of! What if we told you this can be as easy as simply allowing your own life to be reflected back to you? You don’t need to change your whole life, you just need to start seeing your whole life!
Nearly 86% of parents reported appreciating their family more after spending even a little time looking at their printed photos.
Take it from these moms!
"Sometimes it feels like there are more meltdowns then smiles - but the books remind us of all the smiles"
'Makes me take a step back looking and realizing the memories my family's made each month instead of just moving forward and forgetting. It's made me more grateful."
“A concrete reminder of how beautiful life's little moments are.”
“The memories are all in arms reach to remind me of all I have to be thankful for.”
The majority of parents also report feeling like a better parent themselves and more confident in their parenting after looking at printed family photos.
“Reminds me I do more than I realize with my kids, which holds a lot of value to me in how good of a parent I am.”
"It shows how we've grown and who we are individually and as a family."
When parents feel capable there is stronger emotional well-being, and higher self-esteem in children as well as lower rates of depression and anxiety, better coping skills, and fewer behavior problems. This isn’t just fluff! This is the stuff that matters most.
Hard times hit us all, and when you find yourself in the throes of really tough stuff it can be hard to find anything that helps. The power of pictures in times of change, grief, or navigating any unexpected life turn can’t be overstated.
Here are experiences from just a few people who have found comfort in printed photos:
"My husband ordered a yearly Chatbook the week before he passed very unexpectedly 2 years ago, and it showed up on our doorstep the day of his funeral. It started a tradition for our family and has continued to be a source of smiles for my 4-year-old daughter and me to talk about her dad and remember him together."
“Chatbooks has helped me to hang onto moments of meaning and joy, even in trying times. I was divorced in 2023 and making Chatbooks with photos of myself. my son, and my extended family provided welcome respite".
“We have had a rough year, and it is a good reminder that it wasn't all bad. it helps remind of us of all the good times too."
“Our baby boy passed away last year, and now each of our other children spend a lot of time looking at their book filled with the pictures of each of them holding him. It has helped them process the experience and remember the good.”
77% of subscribers agree that looking at their Chatbooks improves mental wellness for both themselves and their family.
This huge impact is specific to printed photos, as digital photos have not been proven to have the same effect. In fact, digital photos have shown to leave people feeling more anxious, jealous, and lonely than before.
Printed photos bring people together, and make people feel better!
We love having hard copies of pictures rather than digital—visibility that everyone in our house can see their pictures vs. it just being held digitally by mom.”
It is often in the times when you have the most limited capacity to spend on supporting your mental wellness that you need it the very most. Trying new things and supporting new practices and habits can feel impossible. In these times, something simple and accessible like looking at your own printed photos can give you the boost you need right when you need it most.
It is rare that the same activity is enjoyed by everyone in the family, regardless of their age! Even more rare is finding something that is enjoyed and simultaneously beneficial in all the ways that matter most! Spending time with printed pictures checks all the boxes. It’s simple enough to start today, accessible enough to sustain, and powerful enough to make a difference you will actually be able to see and feel.
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