I made this to stay in better touch with my mom during Y Combinator

In plain words

Write Mom is a service designed to help people maintain regular contact with their mothers. Created by a founder during their time at Y Combinator, the platform provides a simple way to stay connected with mom throughout busy periods. The service launched in 2015 and focuses on making communication with family members more consistent and intentional.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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  Mom ClockJan 2026 · momclock.com · ▲742

  Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…

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