A Coversation with Dr Tovah Klein
Permission to Play
“Play is development,” says Dr. Tovah Klein. What we give children to play with shapes what they imagine for themselves—and who they believe they’re allowed to become.

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On Play with Dr Tovah Klein
“Play is development,” says Dr. Tovah Klein. What we give children to play with shapes what they imagine for themselves—and who they believe they’re allowed to become.

Voices
Hero Spotlight: Kirstin Czernek
Kirstin Czernak, a mom of four and a dedicated blogger, radiates a Hero Mindset. A glance at her Instagram feed reveals more than just the smiles of her beautiful Tennessee family; there’s a profou...

book club
Reaching for the Stars: An Interview with Astronaut and Author, Anna Menon
Kisses from Space is more than just a charming children's book; it’s a cosmic journey that captures the unbreakable bond between parent and child. Through its pages, readers are invited to explore ...

Hello Hero
The Power to Try: With Dr Calli
What is Trying Power?
Trying Power is the superhero strength that helps you keep trying even when things get tough. Once kids are familiar with the concept of Hartie and his message in Hello Hero...

Voices
Changing the Future with Kalvin Bridgewater
In a park in Dallas, a group of fathers are making waves. A man with muscular biceps pushes a stroller with one hand and carries a toddler in the other. A Dad with locs crouches next to his daughte...

book club
Hartie's Book Club Pick: The Mystery of the Missing Book
Meet Rebecca Seligson, author of The Mysterious Missing Book, and her Superhero son Ezri!
Eight-year-old Ezri is a diehard hockey fan who loves playing on his PlayStation. He is creative, excels at...

Gender Play Gap
Sparkles and Space
It was 2013, a year of milestones for my daughter as she graduated from her toddler bed to something more befitting her growing independence. We decided to give her room a little makeover to mark t...

Gender Play Gap
The Story Behind the Collection
As parents, we noticed a difference in toys that were marketed to boys and girls. Boys' toys and clothing celebrated action, girls' toys and clothing celebrated beauty and nurture. But all children...
Hello Hero
Unpacking the Hero Mindset
Every child has an inner core of value — a quiet strength that shows up in moments of courage, kindness, and effort. It’s not about being...



