Leadership Starts Earlier Than We Think.
Grounded Friend HQ™ teaches real-world childhood skills through playful missions and roleplay. We believe in building foundational leadership, emotional regulation, and resilience during preschoolers' most formative years.
Emotional regulation
Listening
Friendship skills
Strong choices
Problem solving
Repair after mistakes
Resilience
Executive functioning
Simple to Learn. Powerful in Real Life.
1
Pick a Mission
Children explore real-life situations like frustration, hurt feelings, big energy, teamwork, and problem solving.
2
Choose Your Tools
Kids choose Grounded Friend tools like Pause, Think First, Fix-It, Try Again, Listen, Strong Choice, and Help Out.
3
Practice Together
Kids play, practice, and learn skills they can use in everyday life.
What’s Included
Grounded Friend HQ™ Board
Mission-control style game board where children choose tools, solve missions, and earn Team Wins together.
Grounded Friend Mission Guide
A parent-friendly guide that helps children connect game lessons to real life.
Simple guidance. Real-life growth.
Everything your family needs to begin your first Grounded Friend mission.
14 Grounded Tool Cards
Children learn when to use real-life tools like Think First, Listen, Strong Choice, Pause, Fix-It, Try Again, and Help Out.
Real tools for real childhood moments.
5 Replayable Mission Cards
Practice real-life situations like frustration, mistakes, hurt feelings, teamwork, and problem-solving. Missions include: Rex Knocked It Over, Trickster Friend Feels Left Out, Star Friend Got Frustrated, Captain Friend Has a Plan, Someone Hurt Feelings.
Different tools. Different solutions. Endless replayability.
Instant Digital Download
Delivered as a premium downloadable .ZIP file for easy printing and reprinting. Benefits: • Print at home or professionally • Laminate for durability • Reprint lost pieces • Extra copies for siblings • Travel-friendly
Buy once. Reprint anytime.
BUILT FOR REAL CHILDHOOD MOMENTS — ONE MISSION AT A TIME.
Your Kids’ New Mentors
Gentle allies helping little leaders navigate big worlds
Star Friend
Brave, determined, and shines brightest when things feel hard.
Fix-It Friend
Solves problems, fixes messes, and helps make things right.
Trickster Friend
Playful, silly, and learning friendship through fun surprises.
Try Again Friend
Keeps trying, finds new ways, and never gives up.
Helper Friend
Shows kindness, helps friends, and cares when feelings hurt.
Rex
Big energy, big heart, still learning careful choices.
Captain Friend
Leads the team, makes plans, helps friends work together.
Designed for Real Childhood Moments
Grounded Friend HQ™ is built on a foundation of emotional safety. Our philosophy is simple: no punishment, no shame, and no villains. We provide practical tools for big feelings, frustration, and friendship struggles, helping children learn to navigate conflict and try again with confidence.
No Punishment
No Shame
No Villains
"Finally, a leadership game for kids that doesn't rely on winning or losing, but on learning how to be a good friend and manage big emotions."
Sarah M., Parent of 2
"My preschooler actually used the 'Pause' tool during a meltdown yesterday. It was a breakthrough moment for our whole family."
David L., Early Educator
"The missions are so engaging! It doesn't feel like lessons; it feels like we are on a team and working together toward a common goal."
Jessica W., Kindergarten Teacher
The Game Doesn’t End at the Table.
Grounded Friend HQ™ teaches real-world childhood skills. Our missions provide children with practical tools they can carry into everyday life.
Big feelings?
Someone feels left out?
Hard thing?
Unsure what to do?
Problem happened?
Need help?
Pause
Help Out
Try Again
Think First
Fix-It
Ask for Help
Every day is a chance to be a Grounded Friend.
Big Feelings Pack
For anger, sadness, worry, disappointment, frustration, and big emotional moments.
MISSION EXPANSION PACKS
The Grounded Friend HQ™ Starter Set begins the journey, but children face new moments as they grow. Mission Expansion Packs add fresh real-life scenarios, new challenges, and more opportunities to practice emotional regulation, problem solving, teamwork, and resilience.
New missions don’t replace the game — they help Grounded Friend HQ grow with your child.
Every new pack gives your child more ways to practice grounded choices in real life.
Friendship Pack
For sharing, feeling left out, hurt feelings, taking turns, kindness, and repairing friendships.
Daily Routines Pack
For bedtime, mealtime, cleanup, getting dressed, leaving the house, and transition moments.
School Readiness Pack
For first day of school, listening to teachers, waiting turns, playground conflict, and trying hard work.
Brave Moments Pack
For doctor visits, trying something new, feeling nervous, asking for help, and recovering from mistakes.
Questions Parents Ask
What age is this for?
Grounded Friend HQ™ is designed specifically for children aged 3 to 7. It’s a pretend play learning system that focuses on social emotional learning for toddlers and emotional regulation for preschoolers through age-appropriate missions.
How long does a mission take?
Missions are designed for short attention spans, typically lasting 10 to 20 minutes. These executive functioning activities fit easily into your daily routine, like before bedtime or after school, making play-based learning simple and effective.
Can siblings play together?
Absolutely! It’s the perfect kids teamwork game. Siblings can join forces on the same mission, practicing friendship skills, conflict repair, and problem solving activities for children together in a cooperative, no-villain environment.
Do I need to play with my child?
We recommend parents join during the "Practice Together" phase to act as warm guides for big feelings. It’s an early leadership development system for kids that works best when parents can model tools like Pause and Think First alongside their children.
How often are new missions released?
We are constantly expanding! New mission packs covering topics like Rainy Days, Bedtime, and Sharing are released regularly to keep your Grounded Friend HQ™ system growing with your child's needs.