Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld about their baby daughter (Getty Images)
“I don’t know if I’ll ever need the little 6-month update I scribbled in my notebook this week. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . Steinfeld also revealed that she had been writing down Harper’s development milestones in a notebook.
“Life is a series of small milestones, and it’s worth celebrating them,” she stated in the newsletter. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines “One of my favorite morning ‘rituals’ is picking up Harper – both of us still in our PJs – walking barefoot into the backyard and saying ‘hi sun,'” she said. Hailee Steinfeld has offered fans another glimpse into her life as a new mother, sharing a photo with her daughter, Harper Haize Allen, in her latest Beau Society newsletter. The actress also opened up about the small milestones she has been recording as Harper grows. Rather than sharing a conventional baby portrait, Steinfeld chose an image of their shadows together on a walkway. Alongside the photo, she reflected on how motherhood has changed her outlook and why keeping track of her daughter’s development has become a source of comfort. Hailee Steinfeld included the photo in the latest edition of Beau Society, her newsletter on Substack, published Friday. The image keeps Harper largely out of view, offering a more private glimpse of their time together instead of putting the infant directly in front of the camera. The choice fits the personal nature of Steinfeld’s update. She shared details about watching Harper grow and learning to appreciate moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed. “Becoming a mom really put this into perspective for me. Harper is growing into herself so fast. She is not sure whether those notes will have a practical use later, but the act of recording them matters to her now. But having her little growth and development moments down on paper brings me a lot of comfort. That detail gives the update a personal touch. For Steinfeld, documenting Harper’s early months is not simply about keeping a record. It is a way to hold on to changes that can feel rapid when a child is growing up. The newsletter also offered a look at how Steinfeld starts her day with her daughter. She described a simple routine that takes them outdoors together, without the need for an elaborate plan. “It’s the biggest mood-boost in the world. The routine gives readers a sense of what Steinfeld values in this stage of motherhood. It is an ordinary moment, but one she clearly enjoys. She did not say whether Josh Allen joins them for the ritual. Steinfeld also shared advice about relationships, writing, “Say the thing that might feel hard to say. It will strengthen the relationship ten times out of ten. The update gives fans a glimpse of family life without revealing every detail. Allen and Steinfeld have kept much of their daughter’s life private, and the shadow photo maintains that boundary while allowing the actress to share something meaningful. For Steinfeld, the milestones appear to be less about marking dates on a calendar and more about noticing how quickly Harper is changing. Her latest newsletter offers a personal record of that experience, one small moment at a time. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.