Couple’s affectionate parenting style with their adult kids is bringing emotional healing to many

Waking up on a positive note can transform even a seemingly dull day into a productive and fulfilling one. That’s why mornings are often seen as crucial in setting the tone for the day ahead. Olivia Zelon (@oliviazelon on TikTok) and her brother, Luke, have been fortunate to enjoy such mornings since childhood, thanks to their parents' affectionate parenting style. Even as adults, they continue to experience their parents’ unbridled love and support in heartwarming ways. Zelon gave her social media followers a glimpse of this bond by sharing a video of her parents preparing coffee for her and her brother, showcasing their enduring care and connection.

The video opens with Olivia’s mom and dad working together in the kitchen, lovingly preparing coffee for their children. At one point, her dad pauses to give Luke a peck on the cheek before jotting down words of affirmation on Olivia's coffee cup. As he poured the freshly brewed coffee, the sweet-natured father gently turned the cup to reveal the uplifting message he had written for Olivia: “We are so proud of you.” Olivia found the personalized, heartwarming gesture on the cup to be incredibly “cute.”

Shortly after, her cheerful father turned his attention to her, greeting her with a playful “Hi, baby face” before giving her a morning kiss on the cheek. The Zelon family then gathered to enjoy their coffee together. The 28-second family’s wholesome routine video ended with Olivia’s mom heading to work. “POV: We're adults, but our parents never outgrew writing notes in our 3rd-grade lunch box,” the text overlay read on the clip. 

The sweet moment between the parents and their adult children captures the essence of their close-knit family dynamic, offering a heartwarming glimpse into a routine that beautifully demonstrates how love endures across time and life stages. “This is exactly what our mornings looked like in elementary school,” Olivia revealed in the video caption. 

The heartwarming glimpse into the Zelon family's enduring morning routine has captured significant attention on social media, amassing around 6.9 million views and thousands of comments. Many viewers were moved by the display of love and affection. @kaylapia7 wrote, “Affectionate parents are a breath of fresh air!! My daughter will know what this is like.”

Another dad, who goes by @subi_e1, said, “The way he kissed his grown son is truly admirable. More young men need to see examples like that. It’s how I aspire to be with my own son. He’s four now, and I kiss him constantly so he grows up knowing it's okay to show and express love openly.” @kgarcia621 expressed, “If I was their kid I would never leave, never get married and just live with mom and dad forever.” @kodaa_beaar added, “I wish my parents had been this affectionate with me while I was growing up. Now, I often feel uncomfortable when my partner tries to show me affection.”

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