WHAT’S YOUR CHILD’S
Heart Type ?
Every kid responds to big feelings differently. This quiz shows you what they need, so you can support them in the way that works.
Every kid responds to big feelings differently. This quiz shows you what they need, so you can support them in the way that works.
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We’re creating a new way to do life.
One where
feelings aren’t hidden,
hard conversations aren’t avoided,
nobody has to pretend to be someone they’re not…
and being real is how you find more joy.
Taes is truly iconic; she's like the next Mr. Rogers. Her material will touch your heart and empower children in ways few people can.
- Ty Wenzel, Chiron Group
Live events. Online programs. Professional training. Real tools for what nobody taught you.
You don’t need all the answers. You need the right tools.
For kids. For teens. For the grown-ups who love them.
Pick your starting point:
Hi, I'M Taes (TESS)
If you're allergic to small talk and done smiling your way through hard things, you're in the right place.
You might know me as Boots from Splash’N Boots. For 20 years I made kids’ music and television, and I loved every minute.
But somewhere along the way I realized I didn’t have the skills I needed to navigate being a human. My big feelings kept getting in the way of my joy. (Come to a keynote and I’ll spill the full story!)
So I went looking for a way back to happy. I took the courses. I earned the certifications. I went to therapy. I studied meditation and mindfulness.
What changed everything was surprisingly simple: small daily routines, and learning to express what I was feeling and then actually do something about it.
Now I’m on a mission to teach what I was never taught. (And no, this isn’t a diss to my amazing parents. They weren’t taught it either. Nobody was. That’s exactly the point.)
I love taking things that feel confusing and making them simple, fun and easy to use. Feelings don’t come with instructions, so I build the formulas: clear steps for something as unpredictable as a big feeling.
I’ve shared them from classrooms to school assemblies for audiences of 12,000, and I’m just getting started.
Whatever brought you here, I am so happy it did.
READ MY FULL STORYTaes is truly iconic; she's like the next Mr. Rogers. Her material will touch your heart and empower children in ways few people can.
- Ty Wenzel, Chiron Group
Get Big Heart Certified
For educators, coaches, parents and caregivers ready to go deep.
Immerse yourself in the Big Heart Method and learn how to support big feelings with science, tools, and real connection.
“I signed up to help my kids, but I ended up learning how to help myself, too.”
-Morgan, Big Heart Certified Coach
The Big Heart Club
For kids who feel a lot, and the grown-ups who love them.
Our weekly membership, for deeply feeling kids to learn skills & create community.
It’s like storytime, movement, + therapy all mixed together! “Anjali and I feel more connected than we ever have.”
-Maria, Big Heart Parent
Big Heart Classroom
For teachers who want emotional tools that actually work.
Bring more calm, connection, and heart into your day.
“This gave me the tools I didn’t even know I needed. My classroom feels calmer, and I do too.”
- Samantha, Grade 2 Teacher, Illinois
Keynote Speaking
For schools, conferences, and teams
Taes brings the perfect amount of science, heart, and fun to every stage. Perfect for educators, parents, youth, or corporate teams.
"Let's just say she cracked our hearts wide open, and I also love that my team walked away with tools we could actually use." - Cathy, Headstart, Texas
BOOK TAES TO SPEAK
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Since starting the Big Heart Journey, we have had more cuddle and I-love-you moments. We are much closer as a family.”
- Maria Koukopoulos, Big Heart Mom
“I really think the Big Heart Journey needs to be for everybody. It’s our happy vitamin. It’s our Vitamin D! For children and families, it just makes everything better.”
- Tammi Mori, Big Heart Mom
“Taes delivered exactly what our educators needed to hear. Everyone departed with hope restored and practical strategies they were excited to implement with their students.”
- Carrie S, Care About Childcare, St George, Utah
“Thank you for teaching young minds about self awareness and getting in touch with their emotions through meditations and activities in a way that they can truly comprehend.”
- (Michelle, Mom to 9 yr old Miley whose superpower is autism)
“Prior to joining Big Heart Journey, Breanna would not participate in gym or music at all.. Having gained confidence with Big Heart Journey, she now is dancing, participating and making friends!”
- Lynne, Big Heart Mom
Big Feelings are Part of the Journey.
We're Here to Walk Beside You.
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Bedtimes, mornings and every big feeling in between.
There’s Nobody in the Whole World with a Heart 
Just Like Yours
BIG FEELINGS. REAL TOOLS. NO PRETENDING.
Parenting, teaching, or finally figuring out your own big feelings? Let’s get into it.
