Parents Leave Heartwarming Notes for Adult Kids Every Day: ‘Never Move Out’

Social media viewers are obsessing over two parents from Los Angeles who aren’t afraid to show their kids how much they love them.

Olivia Zelon, 26, posted a clip on TikTok, showing some examples of how her parents’ heartwarming gestures have continued into adulthood.

Zelon, the founder of sports snack brand Outplay, wrote on the text overlay: “POV we’re adults but our parents never outgrew writing notes in our 3rd grade lunch box.”

In the background, her parents are seen making coffee for her and her brother, complete with a “We’re so proud of you” note attached to the cup.

Zelon told Newsweek that the third grade notes from her mom would say things like “You’re going to crush your spelling test” or “You make us so proud.”

“At the time, I didn’t fully understand how special that was—I just thought it was normal,” Zelon said. Looking back now, those notes weren’t just sweet—they were small moments of encouragement that really built my confidence. They always made me feel so seen and supported, even when I wasn’t home. My mom has always had this gift for making even the smallest things feel full of love.”

She said her parents, David and Nancy, have always been affectionate toward her; her brother, Luke; and older sister Sophie. They created a home where love and support were constant.

“My parents have always shown their love openly, not just for each other but for us too,” Zelon said. “They’re the kind of parents who hug us as soon we walk in the door and randomly dance in the kitchen. It’s just who they are. My dad never misses a chance to tell us how proud he is, and my mom makes everyone feel like they belong.

The clip, which has received 6 million views so far, has been adored by social media users, who can’t get enough of the affection shown by the parents.

“I need to marry your brother so they can be my parents too,” one user wrote. Another said that if this was their family, they’d “never move out” of the home.

“This is wealth,” another commented.

Zelon said that seeing how her parents love her and her siblings will affect how she raises children. “I already do it with my friends and roommates and can’t wait doing it with a houseful of kids. I’ll write them notes, create rituals and make sure they always felt supported, just like my parents did for us.

“My mom’s kindness and my dad’s affirmations are things I want to pass down—not just to my future family but to other families in the world,” she said.