For as long as we can remember, we’ve been interested in emotional intelligence and emotional regulation. Long before we became moms, we were already reading books, taking courses, and having long conversations about it.

In our careers, one of us in HR, the other in journalism and communications, we conducted thousands of interviews. And time after time, we noticed the same thing: so many people struggled with self-awareness, communication, and regulating their emotions.

It was clear to us that these “soft skills” weren’t really soft at all, they were life skills, and they often made the difference between thriving or struggling, both personally and professionally.

We would say to each other: “When we have kids, we need to focus on their emotional regulation and social skills from the very beginning.”

Fast forward to today: we’re 33 and 37, with six kids between us,  three girls and three boys, ages 4 to 9. And let us tell you… raising these little humans has been the most challenging, yet most rewarding, journey of our lives.

Every story we write, every activity pack we create, every tool we share all started at our own kitchen tables, for our own families. We created them out of necessity, to help our kids navigate big feelings, learn self-awareness, and build healthy social skills. And then something amazing happened: when we shared them, other families told us they were seeing the same transformations we were.

That’s when Empower Tiny Minds was born.

For us, this isn’t just about worksheets or books. It’s about equipping kids with the tools we wish every adult had learned early on. It’s about raising a generation that’s not only smart, but emotionally strong, empathetic, and resilient.

And if our kids, and yours, can grow up mastering these skills, then we know we’re making an impact that lasts far beyond childhood.

Thank you for allowing us to share this passion with you, and for being part of this journey with us.