Does your little one feel a little unsure in the dark? Whether bedtime feels a bit lonely, the shadows seem too big, or the quiet feels unfamiliar, Nell the night-time mermaid is here to transform night-time into feeling safe and magical.
This real letter, delivered straight to your child’s post box, uses the power of whimsical storytelling to gently guide them through their feelings about darkness. By sharing her own night-time worries and how she overcame them, mermaid Nell supports children in absorbing the message passively, making it a powerful psychological tool for shifting their perspective about the dark and helping them to feel more secure.
What’s Inside the Envelope?
📜 A Letter from Nell the Night-Time Mermaid
Printed on luxe, thick paper and sealed with a custom, sparkly seashell wax seal, this beautifully illustrated letter helps children reframe their feelings about the dark. mermaid Nell shares how she once felt nervous when the ocean turned shadowy but learned that darkness isn’t scary - it’s just different! From glowing jellyfish to twinkling plankton, the night-time sea is full of comforting wonders.
🌙 A Large Glow-in-the-Dark Pearl Sticker
A large magical, glow-in-the-dark sticker to remind children that they carry their own light inside them - just like mermaid Nell! Perfect to stick near their bed as a comforting night-time cue when the lights go out.
🎶 A Soothing Night-time Poem
A gentle rhyme to help little ones feel safe and brave in the dark.
🖍️ Colouring-In Pages
Encourages creativity while reinforcing the messages.
Why Parents Love This Letter
✔️ Reframes Fear of the Dark – Helps children see night-time as magical rather than scary.
✔️ Provides Comfort & Reassurance – Uses the imagery of a glowing pearl inside them to help them feel safe.
✔️ Encourages a Calming Routine – Introduces visualisation and deep breathing as tools to ease night-time worries.
✔️ Creates a Gentle Sleep Cue – The glow-in-the-dark sticker provides a soothing bedtime reminder.
✔️ A Special Mailbox Moment – Because a real letter addressed to the child makes night-time feel extra magical.
