A Pocket Hug That Made Mornings Easier
My wife, a teacher, told me about a little boy in her class who struggled every morning at drop-off. The moment his mom hugged him goodbye, his little hands would cling to her shirt, his eyes filled with tears, knowing she was about to leave. No matter how gently she reassured him, the separation felt too overwhelming. He would cry for hours after she left, his heart heavy with anxiety.
Wanting to help, I asked my wife, “What does he love?” She thought for a moment and then said, “Dinosaurs.” That stood out to me.
That night, I got to work. I created a small wooden token engraved with a friendly, smiling dinosaur—a tiny guardian he could carry with him wherever he went. It wasn’t just a toy. It was a Pocket Hug. A simple yet powerful reminder that even when his mom wasn’t there physically, her love always was.
The next morning, my wife gave it to his mother with a small but meaningful instruction: Give it to him before school, and tell him that whenever he misses you, he just needs to hold his Pocket Hug tight. It carries all the love you’re leaving with him.
That day, something changed. He still held onto his mother, but in his other hand, he gripped his Pocket Hug. His fingers traced the little dinosaur, and though his eyes were still misty, there was something new—comfort. Hope. Security.
Over time, the tears didn’t last as long. The morning drop-offs became easier. That tiny wooden hug became his quiet source of strength. It traveled with him everywhere—in his backpack, his coat pocket, even under his pillow at night. It wasn’t just a keepsake. It was a lifeline, a connection, a way to hold onto love, even from a distance.
This is why my wife and I created Pocket Huggers. Life is full of little goodbyes, moments when we need reassurance that the ones we love are always with us. Whether for a child starting school, a friend going through a hard time, or a loved one who needs a little comfort—sometimes, a small reminder can make all the difference.
If you know someone who could use a pocket hug, you can find one that speaks to them at pockethuggers.com. Because love should always fit in the palm of your hand.