The framework · Pillar
Thinking tools for tricky times.
Smart is the pillar of thinking tools: name the feeling, first-then, stop-and-plan, ask a question. Techniques that use the mind to sort a tricky moment into manageable pieces — without skipping the feeling underneath. For 5–6 year olds, Smart tools are what arrive after a Strong tool has made room for them. A settled body makes space for a clear head, and a clear head makes the next right step visible.
The tools in Smart
Patches for this pillar are still being authored. The pillar will fill in as Season 1 episodes release.
Practice at home
Every episode ships with a parent bridge — a short script to say after the first watch that invites the child to try the tool in a calm moment. Say it warmly. Practice once together before the tool is needed. Repeat across the week. That's how a tool becomes a habit.