The social environment in which things take form. A milieu is made up of people, emotions, attitudes, cultural backgrounds, etc. that shape a person.
We exist to spark the curiosity and confidence of the next generation by building up kids’ identities, interpersonal skills, and relationships.
That’s why we touch on vital life topics designed with insights across generations from educators, therapists, and parents, to industry leaders.
Learning should be FUN! Diving into vital life topics is best when it’s easy, simple, and fun for children. This is why we combined an immersive story and interactive activities to activate a child’s superpowers (i.e. what makes them unique). MILLU provides all the necessary materials, tips, and extended activities beyond the kit.
Our kits help children build foundational healthy mental habits. We bring up topics of emotional regulation, growth mindset and teamwork to help support a child’s emotional wellness. Learn more about how our product is rooted in neuroplasticity research.
After interviewing hundreds of people, we observed that many challenges we face today could have been alleviated by more intentional time with safe adults in childhood. We believe that creating safe spaces to talk through life questions and passing down intergenerational wisdom is vital to healthy development in a child’s life. Our MILLU makers are therapists, educators, industry leaders and everyday families. We asked over 100 people our “Golden Question”:
This is how our kit ideas are developed! We follow a human design thinking process, leaning into a spirit of prototyping and innovating continuously for the best possible experience for you. We believe in our mission because the life foundations of our children rely on the quality time spent with adults that matter to them the most.
Growing up, Sena watched her Korean immigrant parents work tirelessly to provide her with opportunities they never had. The sacrifice came with a cost- time spent together. However their dedication to break generational barriers inspired Sena to reflect on the tools that could have made their journey easier. Determined to create a resource for families like hers, Sena founded MILLU. Her mission is to help children and adults thrive by creating experiences that deepen relationships.
Sarah’s mom was a full-time stay at home mom. She made the difficult decision to be a SAHM based on her own desire for her parents in Indonesia to have been more present in her life growing up. Sarah saw how her mom put away her college degree to invest intentionally in her and her younger brother. It resulted in a healthy sense of identity for Sarah when entering college—something surprisingly rare in the Gen Z soul-searching generation. She also saw her mom become an empty nester and the aftermath impact of the sacrifice of parenting on a person.
For both situations and through both founders’ stories, we knew we weren’t the only ones witnessing these family stories. How could we equip families to be present with their kids? and How do we ensure kids have a healthy foundation in life?
After years of seeing this pattern in families after her international humanitarian work, Sena came up with the idea of MILLU in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to find a way to make it extremely easy for parents to break away from the screens and monotone life routines, and instead spend family time with purpose, imagination, and fun.
We’re grateful to walk alongside the families and educators who build up a kid’s identity, interpersonal skills, and relationships!
