Fairy Letters from Fairies at The Fairy Well

How Letters from Fairies Build Emotional Intelligence in Kids (And Why Parents Love Them)

November 18, 2025

You know that moment when your child opens the mailbox and finds something with their name on it? There's something really special about that feeling, feeling seen and remembered and being important enough for someone to send you mail.

Now imagine those letters come from fairies. With a gentle sprinkle of fairy dust inside. A little trinket they can keep. And a story so beautifully written they'll want you to read it again at bedtime.

That's what fairy mail is. And I've watched it become this gentle, loving way to help kids work through big feelings without them even realizing they're learning.

Let me share why parents, grandparents, and family members have found this to be such a meaningful gift.

What Arrives Each Month

Every month, your child receives a special envelope with:

A character card introducing that month's fairy. Maybe it's Liana, the head of the Fairy Council who lives near the Fairy Well, or Wisp who is the fairy of brave light. Each fairy has their own gentle personality and magic, and children look forward to meeting whoever will be writing to them.

A personalized letter written for your child, filled with stories about life near the Fairy Well. These stories carry gentle wisdom about feelings and challenges, woven so naturally into the tale that children absorb them without resistance.

A sprinkle of fairy dust because there's something about holding something magical in your hands. Some children save it in a special jar, some sprinkle it outside under the moon, some simply marvel at how it catches the light.

A small trinket that connects to the story. The holiday fairy, Celestina, is the Fairy of Light and Wonder, and she is sending a golden-threaded star necklace that reminds children about the story she tells of a great lantern. Children often keep these close, and they become quiet reminders of the lessons they've learned.

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Why Letters from Fairies Reach Kids in a Different Way

We all do our best to talk with our kids about feelings. We ask about their day, we try to help them understand their emotions, we read them books about being brave or kind or whatever challenge they're facing.

And sometimes it works beautifully. But sometimes, they're just not ready to hear it from us. They might feel defensive, or worried about disappointing us, or just too close to the situation to really take it in.

Letters from fairies create a gentle bit of distance that helps.

When a fairy writes to your child and says "I noticed you were nervous about trying something new, and I wanted to tell you about the time I was scared to fly higher than the treetops..."—they listen. They lean in and believe.

There's something about a magical being who's watching over them specifically that makes kids want to trust the message. The fairy becomes this safe, loving presence in their life who always believes in them.

The Mindfulness Woven Into the Stories

Each letter includes a gentle mindfulness practice that's part of the story itself.

The fairy might share how she calms herself when she's upset, taking three slow breaths while imagining roots growing from her feet into the earth. When your child hears this, they often want to try it too, because the fairy does it. And just like that, they've learned a grounding technique that might help them for years to come.

Or a letter might invite them to notice five beautiful things each day, the way the fairy does every morning at the Fairy Well. Quietly, gently, they're building a practice of gratitude.

The trinket becomes part of this practice. It becomes a small anchor they can return to.

What Families Share With Me

The messages I receive from families are what remind me why this work matters. Parents and grandparents share things like:

"My daughter keeps all the character cards on her nightstand. Some nights she tells me which fairy she needs help from that day."

"We were having a difficult morning, and my child said 'I need to get my courage stone' (the trinket from the fairy mail). It gave him what he needed to keep trying."

"My child can't wait to check the mailbox. It feels like Christmas morning every month."

Grandparents often tell me they love giving this gift because every month, when the letter arrives, their grandchild thinks of them. It's a way of staying connected across distance.

For Children Ages 3-12 (And Sometimes Their Parents Too)

The letters seem to meet children wherever they are:

Younger children (3-5) love the magic and treasure the trinkets. They might need help reading the letter, but they'll carry that character card with them and tell you all about "their fairy."

Early elementary ages (6-8) start connecting more deeply with the emotional themes. They ask questions, sometimes want to write back to the fairy, and often practice the mindfulness activities on their own.

Older children (9-12) still find comfort in the magic while appreciating the deeper layers of the storytelling. The letters become a safe space to process friendship challenges, school worries, and all those complex feelings that come with growing up.

I've even had parents quietly share that they read the letters themselves, finding comfort in the gentle reminders. We all need that sometimes.

The World Near the Fairy Well

All the letters come from this enchanted place – the Fairy Well – a magical spring deep in the forest where fairies gather, where the water is said to reflect your truest self, and where woodland creatures come seeking comfort.

Because all the stories happen in this one place, children form real relationships with these fairy friends. They come to know Seren, who loves turtles and calm water and who help with nervous moments. They know Theo, who loves everything about learning and knowledge and who encourages children to try new things, even when they aren't sure they will succeed. They know Nyra, who's brave and writes about trying new things even when you're scared.

It becomes like having a circle of gentle mentors who show up faithfully, who always believe in them, who always have wisdom to share when they need it most.

A Gift That Keeps Giving

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend, there's something meaningful about fairy mail as a gift.

Children genuinely look forward to it – running to the mailbox, wondering if their letter arrived, feeling that special anticipation.

The subscription continues throughout the year, which means your gift keeps reminding them they're loved and thought of, month after month.

It supports their growing hearts – helping them build confidence, manage worries, and develop the inner strength they'll need as they grow.

Many families tell me it's created new rituals – "fairy mail night" where they read the letter together, maybe sprinkle the fairy dust outside under the stars, and talk about the story before bed.

And it works for so many moments, from birthdays, holidays, back-to-school encouragement, or just because you want a child in your life to know they matter.

A Note About Classrooms and Therapy

While fairy mail is created with families in mind, some teachers have found ways to bring it into their classrooms. Some read that month's letter during morning circle time. Others create a quiet corner where children can look at the character cards.

Some therapists also suggest it to families as a gentle way to continue emotional learning at home between sessions. The stories give children language for feelings, and the trinkets become tools they can hold onto.

But truly, this is meant to be a family connection. A home ritual. A tangible reminder that the people who love you want you to feel supported and believed in.

What This Work Means to Me

I've spent 30 years working with young children, and one thing I know deeply: children learn best through stories, through play, through imagination. When we can meet them in that magical space where fairies feel real and anything seems possible, their hearts open to everything we hope to teach them.

Letters from fairies let us nurture emotional intelligence without lectures or pressure. We're simply inviting children into wonder and into a world where feelings matter, where it's brave to talk about being scared, and where everyone struggles sometimes and that's perfectly okay.

When a child grows up receiving these monthly reminders that they're seen, loved, and capable and that they can manage their big feelings with practice, those messages become part of who they are. They shape the voice inside their head – the one that will either support them or discourage them for the rest of their lives.

This is what I mean when I say I'm a protector of innocence, a keeper of hope, a light carrier. I long to live in a world where children are cherished, safe, and loved for who they are. Where they grow up with that held in their core.

And in a world that can feel overwhelming – for both children and the adults who love them – creating these moments of magic and gentleness feels like essential work.

If This Speaks to Your Heart

A fairy mail subscription can be month-to-month, or you can gift several months at once.

If this feels like something that might bring light to a child in your life, I'd be honored to create that magic for them.