HELLO HERO!
I loved training with you as you learned to use your thinking, word, and action powers. I can’t wait to see how you use them to make the world a kinder, braver, better place!
Together, We Shape Their Inner Story
When teachers, parents, and caregivers use the same language, children begin to build a healthy inner narrative—one that tells them they are capable, kind, confident, and resilient.
Together, we create a world where every child can grow into the hero of their own life.
Meet Your Powers
Word Powers
What it is: The power to use words to share feelings, listen, and connect.
How to use it: Show your child that words can help or hurt. Model kindness by saying, “That was so nice of you,” or “Thank you for helping.” When they say something unkind, guide them to think: “How might that make someone feel?”
In action: Saying thank you, asking a friend to play, giving a compliment, or using kind words to make someone feel better.
Thinking Powers
What it is: The ability to pause, notice, and figure things out before reacting.
How to use it: When your child says, “I can’t do that,” help them switch their words to, “I can try.” You might say, “Let’s think of one thing we can do first,” or “What could help you try again?” This helps them learn that their thoughts can change what happens next.
In action: Noticing when someone looks left out, taking a breath before reacting, or trying again after something goes wrong.
Action Powers
What it is: The power to turn kind thoughts and words into helpful actions.
How to use it: Point out when your child follows through: “You saw that needed to be cleaned up and did it — that’s using your Action Powers!” Encourage small acts of care and courage to show them that what they do makes a difference.
In action: Helping a friend, comforting someone who’s sad, cleaning up a mess, or doing something brave and kind without being asked.
Every child has a hero within. One powered by kindness, courage, responsibility, and resilience.
This “inner hero” isn’t something they have to earn or become; it’s already a part of who they are. Like the sun, it shines from within. It’s steady, strong, and always present. Sometimes clouds appear that make it hard to see the light. But the Hero Mindset helps children remember that even when their sky feels cloudy, their sun hasn’t gone anywhere. Their inner hero is still there, waiting to shine again.
Hartie is the lovable and powerful superhero of Heroville. A guide who helps children discover the hero within themselves, Hartie’s greatest superpower is helping kids uncover their own: kindness, courage, responsibility, and resilience. With his signature hero cape and golden shield, Hartie reminds children that they have everything they need to face everyday challenges with bravery and heart.
Inspired by the deer for which he’s named, Hartie embodies both strength and gentleness. He’s calm, steady, and always ready to help kids find their inner light—especially in moments that feel tough, scary, or uncertain. Hartie isn’t there to rescue; he’s there to remind each child that they are the hero of their own story.
No two heroes look the same, and no two journeys are alike. Every child experiences courage, kindness, and strength in their own way. For one, bravery might mean whispering “hi” to a new friend. For another, it could be trying a new food, speaking up in class, or sleeping in their own bed for the first time. The Hero Mindset teaches children that heroism isn’t about comparison—it’s about showing up for themselves, one small, brave step at a time. By honoring each child’s individuality, it empowers them to see that their story, their pace, and their kind of courage all matter.
The Hero Mindset helps children see that being a hero isn’t about doing big things. It’s about finding courage in everyday moments. When kids face an everyday challenge, it gives parents and children the language to help them reframe themselves as the hero of the situation, not the victim of it. Hartie’s Club teaches them how to use the tools they already have inside—their thinking powers, word powers, and action powers to navigate challenges and develop their powers of kindness and compassion, resilience and responsibility.
