As someone who has taught students from elementary through high school, I’ve seen firsthand how often our boys are told to “man up” before anyone ever asks them how they feel. They carry emotional weight we may never fully recognize. Dante is a reminder to pause and make space for all that our boys carry in silence.

 

Dante | Emotional Well-Being Toy Series

A quiet, powerful figure representing the emotional interior of boys, especially those who too often are told to hide it. Dante is part of an upcoming designer toy line that centers mental wellness, honesty, and creative representation. Through his still presence and symbolic design, Dante creates space for what our boys carry but rarely show. 

“Designed to feel. Built to reflect.” Created by Sheena Garcia | Cocobeanz Studio