Overview

M.E.L. (Mental Emotional Learner): Growing Positive Mental Health is a playful and encouraging self-help guide for children ages 4-8 and the big people who care for them. With warmth and simplicity, it introduces the idea that everyone has mental health-and that nurturing it is just as important as caring for our bodies. Through engaging language and empowering activities, this book helps children and their families build the foundations of positive mental health. By normalizing conversations and reducing stigma, M.E.L. invites little people and big people to grow together in resilience, awareness, and emotional well-being. In addition to home use, this resource is an excellent tool for educators, counselors, and mental health professionals. Each skill can be adapted into a social-emotional lesson, making M.E.L. a practical, uplifting, and much-needed addition to classrooms, counseling offices, and family libraries.

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Reviews

""This book is a guide for promoting mental health awareness and tangible skills. Having a character like M.E.L. that will resonate with the interests of kids is vital! I would recommend this book to kids, caregivers, teachers, and therapists!"" -Rebekka Lipp, LMHC-DP, Director of Clinical Services Endeavor Health Services ""What I love about this book is how clearly it defines mental health while offering practical, skills-based tools. The affirmations shine, helping children carry positive messages beyond the page, while the 'big people' section makes it just as valuable for parents. This feels bigger than one book-it's the beginning of a movement to grow positive mental health together."" -Arlene Adams, M.S.Ed. ""Anne Marie's work can inspire a love of reading in children while also helping them understand coping mechanisms through mental-emotional learning. I wholeheartedly endorse this talented author and her important work in this book."" -Francesca Baase, Special Education Teacher/Author, M.Ed.-EdL

Author Information

Anne Marie Bordonaro-Pegg, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in children's mental health. For 16 years, she has partnered with families, educators, and community organizations to help children navigate challenges, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience, Anne Marie blends professional expertise with a deep empathy for the everyday struggles parents face. Through her writing, speaking, and counseling, she empowers parents with strategies that are both practical and compassionate, grounded in the belief that emotional well-being is the foundation for a child's lifelong success.

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