A simple structure
Start by naming them and why you are recording. Then tell one real story, the day they were born, a moment you were proud, a memory that still makes you laugh. Specific beats grand every time.
Close with the one belief you hope they carry, and with love, said plainly. That is a complete, moving message in three minutes.
What to avoid
Do not try to summarize your whole relationship in one recording. You can make as many as you like, so let each one say a single thing well.
Do not over-script it or re-record to remove the emotion. The stumbles and the pauses are the parts your children will treasure most.
Common questions
How long should a video message to my kids be?+
Two to five minutes is ideal. Short, natural messages get rewatched far more than long, scripted ones, and you can record several over time.
When should I record it?+
Now, while you are exactly who you are today. A message recorded early captures you in a way a later one cannot, and you can schedule it to deliver whenever you choose.
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