Welcome to Giggles And Squiggles Club!
Join Our Playful Community.
Giggles & Squiggles was created by a group of caregivers, educators, and storytellers who believe children learn about feelings through stories, creativity, and conversation.
Our goal is simple: help kids explore big emotions in ways that feel safe, playful, and meaningful.
Meet the Team Behind the Magic
Our club is designed for children, caregivers, and educators who want playful learning, emotional growth, and creative fun.
Jacqui Mann is the author of the Little Stories for Big Feelings series—gentle stories that help children understand emotions, friendships, and everyday worries. Her books are designed to make big feelings feel safe and easier to talk about, helping kids build courage, kindness, and emotional awareness through story.
With over two decades of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples, Jacqui brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to everything she creates. She is also the founder of a self-care brand and the creator of the Relationship Nourishment framework, all rooted in the belief that emotional growth happens through curiosity, connection, and everyday care.
Jacqui is the mother of eight grown children who are now living big, beautiful lives of their own—an experience that continues to shape her understanding of growth, resilience, and connection. She lives in Ashland, Oregon, where nature, creativity, and community inspire her stories.
Kendall Hehman, AAS, is a dedicated professional with over a decade of experience in child development and special needs education. She holds an Associate of Science in Health Care and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human development and Family Sciences. Ms. Hehman has completed more than a dozen specialized courses in child development, including infant and child development, adolescent development, parenting research and application, family studies, and health care law and ethics. Her background is further distinguished by advanced studies in parental education and support for children with disabilities. Currently, she serves as an educational aide for elementary students in the Springfield Public School District, specializing in reading intervention and group instruction. As a mother of three, she brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to her work. brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to her work.
This is totally not Makayla, LOL. Holding spot
Let’s Explore
Ready to meet the characters and explore their stories?