Meghan Markle wants to make sure her kids know they're loved.
The Duchess of Sussex shed some light into her approach to parenting and the way that she wants Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3—who she shares with husband Prince Harry—to remember her as a mother.
"I know that they'll feel like, 'Oh, my gosh, no one has ever loved someone more than the way our mom loved us,'" Meghan said on the April 28 episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show. "And I put that in practice, you know, that's part of every day of how I show up for them."
The Suits alum went on to share that she frequently reads parenting books because, even though "a lot of stuff comes naturally," everyone can also "all use tools" to guide them.
Meghan added with a smile, "I really want to be good at it."
As for an example of one of the tools she uses? The 43-year-old revealed that one of her mom friends gave her the idea to create secret email addresses for each of her children to routinely send notes and photos to as a modern way of preserving memories.
"I used to have scrapbooks and photo albums, but we're past that generation now," Meghan explained. "So, I created for the kids these email addresses that I will give to them at some point in their lives when they're older."
"But before I go to bed almost every night, I email them, because it doesn't have to be a heavy lift," she continued. "I email them like, 'Here's your report card from today, or, 'Oh my gosh, you said the funniest thing this morning, or, 'Here's a picture of you two having breakfast, or, 'Here's you playing with the dog.'"
The With Love, Meghan star divulged that she plans on handing over the contents of the email inboxes to her children when they're in their late teens.
"They will end up at one point in their life—maybe when they're 16 or when they're 18—that I say, 'Here's an email that I've been keeping for you for your whole life,'" Meghan said. "'Here's everything, and every moment that I wanted to tell you how much I love you and how proud I am of you.'"
"One of the things with parenting is you watch as you're building their confidence and their self-esteem," Meghan shared. "A word that I use a lot with them is 'yet' and how to reframe things for kids when they're like, 'I can't do it.' 'I can't do it yet.'"
"The more that you put into practice these ideas of putting 'yet' at the end of nearly every sentence and you feel like there's still hope and a promise that you can do it," she went on. "But when I type that to my children before I go to bed, I'm teaching that to them, but I'm also reenforcing it for myself. I don't know yet. I'm not sure yet. I don't know what I'm doing yet."
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Meghan called the secret emails "the greatest gift you can give that will cost you nothing and it will mean everything to your children," sharing that she has even sent them voice notes recorded while putting Lilibet and Archie to bed over the years, documenting how their voices have changed.
Another part of her approach to parenting has been to build up their confidence using a simple technique, which has proven to have an added benefit for herself.
"One of the things with parenting is you watch as you're building their confidence and their self-esteem," Meghan shared. "A word that I use a lot with them is 'yet' and how to reframe things for kids when they're like, 'I can't do it.' 'I can't do it yet.'"
"The more that you put into practice these ideas of putting 'yet' at the end of nearly every sentence and you feel like there's still hope and a promise that you can do it," she went on. "But when I type that to my children before I go to bed, I'm teaching that to them, but I'm also reenforcing it for myself. I don't know yet. I'm not sure yet. I don't know what I'm doing yet."
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Beach Day
Meghan Markle posted a series of photos from her "summer holiday" with Prince Harry and their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in July 2026, including this one from their family trip to the beach.
Captain Archie
This adorable snap will have your heart soaring. In the same photo series, the Duchess of Sussex shared a photo of her firstborn sitting with pilots in the cockpit of a plane.
Hugs All Around
To celebrate Father's Day, Meghan shared a precious pic of Harry getting some sweet squeezes from Archie and Lili.
"They’re so lucky to have you," she wrote on Instagram in June 2026. "We all are. Happy Father’s Day to our one and only."
Having a Ball
While "springing into summer" in June 2026, the mom of two scored this cute shot of Archie and his dad playing with a giant soccer ball.
Favorite Stylist
If the former Suits star doesn't know what to wear, she proved in this May 2026 post she can always call on "mama’s little helper" Lili.
Disney Days
Meghan, Harry, Archie, Lili and Meghan's mom Doria Ragland had a magical day at Disneyland in May 2026, where the young princess got to meet Disney royalty like Cinderella.
Easter 2026
Somebunny had a fun Easter in April 2026 that included an egg hunt and coloring eggs.
Ski Trip
In April 2026, Meghan posted a video of Archie and Harry hitting the slopes.
"My boys," she captioned the clip. "Quick learner, Archie! So proud."
International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, the As Ever founder shared a photo of her and her daughter that was snapped by "Papa Sussex."
"For the woman she will one day be…" Meghan captioned the March 2026 post with Lili. "Happy International Women’s Day."
Valentine's Day 2026
Your heart will inflate with joy after seeing this loving photo Meghan posted of Lili and Harry with red balloons on Valentine's Day 2026, noting, "These two + Archie = my forever Valentines."
Fall Fun
Just days before Halloween 2025, Meghan posted a video featuring her, Harry and their two little pumpkins visiting the patch.
International Day of the Girl
For International Day of the Girl 2025, Meghan posted a photo of her holding Lili's hand.
"All the girls - this world is yours," she captioned the October 2025 tribute. "Do everything you can to protect your rights, use your voice, support each other. We will do the same for you. It’s your right and our responsibility. Go get ‘em girl! Happy International Day of the Girl."
Lights, Camera, Action
While giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at season two of her Emmy-nominated show With Love, Meghan in September 2025, the host shared a snap of her two kids watching the footage.
Celebrating Dad
For Father's Day 2025, Meghan posted a video montage of Harry with their kids from over the years, including clips of him dancing with Archie, teaching him how to ride a bike and cuddling with him and Lili on a porch swing.
"The best," Meghan wrote in the June 2025 post. "Happy Father’s Day to our favorite guy."
Magical Moments
In June 2025, Meghan gave fans a glimpse at the Sussex family's trip to Disneyland—showing clips of them going on the rides, meeting characters and celebrating Lili's 4th birthday.
Princess Lilibet's Birthday
On the day of her daughter's 4th birthday, Meghan reflected on how quickly time has flown by sharing photos of Lili as a newborn and as a young girl.
"Happy birthday to our beautiful girl!" she captioned the June 2025 post. "Four years ago today she came into our lives - and each day is brighter and better because of it. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!"
Meghan also posted a few snaps of Harry and their youngest.
"The sweetest bond to watch unfold," she added. "Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer. Happy birthday Lili!"
Her "Little Honey"
Can you bee-lieve this adorable video? Fans were buzzing with excitement after the former actress posted a clip of her and Lili harvesting honey.
"Look at all of that fresh honeycomb!" Meghan captioned the May 2025 footage. "Harvesting honey with my little honey. (Like mother, like daughter; she’s even wearing my gloves)."
Mother's Day 2025
Posting a photo of Lili and Archie in each arm, Meghan celebrated Mother's Day by writing "cheers to juggling it all with joy."
"And to these two gems - who still attempt to climb 'mama mountain,' smother me with kisses, and make every day the most memorable adventure….being your mom is the greatest privilege of my life," she continued her May 2025 post. "I, too, 'love you more than all the stars in all the sky, all the raindrops, and all the salt on all the french fries in all the world.'"
The Rise of a New Year
Meghan was beaming with pride as she celebrated Archie's 6th birthday.
"Our son. Our sun," she captioned a photo of her firstborn looking out at a sunset in May 2025. "Happy 6th birthday to Archie!"
Thanking supporters "for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy," she added, "He’s six! Where did the time go?"
Mom & Daughter
Meghan and Princess Lilibet enjoyed some time in the garden in April 2025.
Smelling the Roses
Prince Archie also had fun examining the roses in a garden in April 2025.
Cookie Time
What's even sweeter than Meghan's baked goods? The video she posted in March 2025 "when making thumbprint cookies at home becomes a family affair!"
Dad & Daughter
Harry and Princess Lilibet shared a sweet moment on a boat ride in March 2025.
Valentine's Day 2025
Prince Archie enjoyed the holiday celebration with fresh strawberries to boot.
Auntie Serena Williams
Princess Lilibet played a game with her mom's friend in early 2025.
Archie and His Papa
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex included this image of their "2019 in review" Instagram video on New Year's Eve.
South Africa Tour
In 2019, the couple brought Archie, then 3 months old, on their Royal tour of South Africa, during which they met Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Birthday Story Time
Meghan was seen reading the book Duck! Rabbit!" to Archie on his first birthday, May 6, 2021.
Royal Baby
Meghan and Harry present their newborn son Prince Archie, then known as Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England in May 2021.