We Made This for Our Own Kids First
HeroMe wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born at bedtime, when we realized we didn't have the words to help our children through their fears.
Sound Familiar?
You Feel Lost
Your child has a meltdown, struggles with anxiety, or can't sleep—and you don't know what to say. You're not a therapist. You feel helpless, isolated, wondering if you're doing something wrong.
Connection Is Slipping Away
Screens, short attention spans, endless distractions. The precious moments between you and your child are disappearing. Work, responsibilities, social media—they all compete for your attention.
We know. We've been there.
“My daughter was 5 when the nightmares started. Every night, the same battle. I tried everything—night lights, monster spray, sleeping in her room. Nothing worked.
One night, desperate, I made up a story about a brave girl who befriended the shadows. Something clicked. She asked for that story every night for a month. The nightmares stopped.
That's when I realized: children don't need lectures about bravery. They need to experience it through story.”
Jay Leon
Founder & Father of Two
Why a Tech Executive Built a Children's App
After 20+ years as VP of Engineering and CTO at Fortune 500 companies—protecting data for BMW, The New York Times, and fighting real-world threats at Flashpoint—I realized the most important system I could build was one that protects my own kids. The same vigilance that shields enterprise data now shields your family's stories.
Our Solution
We believe the most powerful moments happen in just 5 minutes— when a parent and child sit together, sharing a story that speaks directly to what that child is going through.
Parents as Navigators
You guide the journey. The story gives you the words.
Lasting Connection
5 minutes of meaningful connection that echoes for years.
Therapeutic Magic
Evidence-based techniques woven into enchanting stories.
Our Mission
To give every parent the tools to help their child navigate life's challenges—one story at a time.
Our Vision
A world where every child has a hero inside them—and every parent knows how to help them find it.
Our Future
Expanding to support more challenges, more ages, and more ways for families to grow together.
Your Child's Safety Is Sacred
We built HeroMe for our own children first. Every safety measure exists because we asked: “Would we trust this with our kids?”
AI Safety Systems
- Multi-layer content filtering before any story is shown
- Red team testing to find and fix edge cases
- Real-time monitoring of all generated content
- Automatic blocking of inappropriate themes
- Human review of flagged content within 24 hours
Human Input Protection
- Profanity and inappropriate name filtering
- Crisis detection with professional resources
- Age-appropriate content validation
- Parent-only account creation (COPPA compliant)
- No data sold, ever—your family's privacy is absolute
The Window Is Now
Research shows that children ages 4-12 are in a critical developmental window for emotional learning. The coping skills they build now become the foundation for lifelong resilience. Every bedtime is an opportunity—don't let it pass.
“My son has ADHD and struggles with big emotions. HeroMe gave him a vocabulary to express his feelings. He asks for his story every single night now. For the first time, bedtime isn't a battle—it's our favorite time together.”
Michael T.
Father of 8-year-old
Your Child's Hero Journey Starts Tonight
In 5 minutes, we'll create a personalized story that speaks directly to what your child is going through. No credit card. No commitment. Just connection.
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