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  • 📚 Library Announcement

    We’re excited to share a meaningful milestone for the MeMe, JJ & Friends™ series. Uno’s Law has been officially recorded by the Library of Congress, and How JJ Met Tank story has been accepted into the Jacksonville Public Library Local Author Collection. Inspired by real rescue pets, these stories center on kindness, belonging, and finding…


  • Social-Emotional Learning with Trooper

    Trooper’s story supports social-emotional learning by helping children explore: • Patience – understanding that good things take time• Empathy – recognizing feelings in others, even when they’re quiet• Kindness – learning that everyone deserves care and understanding• Hope – believing that circumstances can change Trooper teaches children that waiting does not mean being forgotten —…


  • Social-Emotional Learning Through Stories: What Children Learn in the Forest of Friends

    Children don’t always have the words to explain what they feel. That’s where stories help. At MeMe, JJ & Friends, every character in the Forest of Friends experiences emotions children recognize—fear, joy, uncertainty, patience, courage—and models what it looks like to move through those feelings safely. This is the heart of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). 🌱…


  • Why Social-Emotional Learning Starts With Listening

    Social-emotional learning (SEL) is often described with big words: regulation, resilience, empathy. But at its core, SEL begins with something much simpler. Listening. Before children can name their feelings, they need to feel safe enough to have them. Before they can problem-solve, they need to know they are understood. And before they can practice kindness…


  • How to Use the SEL Hub to Build Emotional Strength in Kids

    Welcome to the SEL Hub — your go-to space for helping kids grow emotionally through practical, story-based tools. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or counselor, the resources here are designed to be quick, meaningful, and effective. The SEL Grid contains 16 tiles, each linking to an activity, reflection, or printable tool. These cover emotional awareness,…