Many people credit a special teacher for helping them through a challenging time as a child or youth. As the new school year's about to begin, we revisit 9 memorable stories from teachers, sharing the 'why' behind their work. menderist.com/tag/teacher-...

"She needs you," the principal said about the student others wanted moved from my class. Years later, chance encounters in town proved some connections are meant to last. A heartfelt story from an educator about teaching beyond the classroom. menderist.com/paths-meant-to-cross/

Summer Reads for Kids 8 to 18: looking for mental health-themed books for your children to read? See our list of 19 titles, including books by ‪@kerncarter.bsky.social | @sharigreen.bsky.social | @deborahkerbel.com | @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social‬ menderist.com/summer-readi...

For Canadians - Trying to help a youth navigate mental health Issues? See Menderist's *Updated Summer 2025* list of Canadian resources available from leading mental health organizations. See below: menderist.com/mental-healt...

For Americans - trying to help a youth navigate mental health issues? See Menderist's *Updated Summer 2025* list of American resources available from leading mental health organizations. See below: menderist.com/mental-healt...

Navigating Our Son’s Severe Anxiety – a family shares how they helped their child work through mental health challenges menderist.com/how-we-helpe...

Summer Reads for Kids 8 to 18: looking for mental health-themed books for your children to read? See our list of 19 titles, including books by authorlisafipps.bsky.social | deborahkerbel.bsky.social | chadgalucas.bsky.social | mrschureads.bsky.social menderist.com/summer-readi...

Trying to catch the blossoms before they’re gone ….

A Mother’s Day story – Author Cheryl Oreglia describes how her mother’s encouragement of creative play, kindness and family rituals led to an unusual decision years ago. menderist.com/mermaids-and-the-warrior-memories-of-my-mother/

A couple of mini-memoir pieces by moi in the current edition of the Menderist magazine. if you send me a direct message, telling me the place where my mum used to hide the newspapers, and let me know your favorite charity, I'll make a small donation, until the piggy bank goes dry. menderist.com

A Mother’s Day story – a writer describes the inspiration he received from his mother’s love of travel, art, reading, and conversation. He also remembers his mom’s communication skills and an amusing conversation long ago. #MothersDay menderist.com/my-mothers-practical-help-and-inspiration/

A Mother’s Day story – Educator Mark Winterbottom lost his father when he was only 12. He credits his pragmatic and compassionate mother with practical advice to get through dark days – and into a successful career and family life. menderist.com/a-mothers-gift-of-strength-after-tragedy/

A Mother's Day story – Psychiatrist Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy shares how, as a first-time mother, she felt let down by conventional medical approaches. She gained strength and discovered how to prioritize her and her baby’s needs. menderist.com/a-new-mothers-early-discoveries/

A Mother's Day story - Author Kern Carter shares how a large part of his success is due to his mother’s steady encouragement of, and belief in, his longtime goal of becoming a published author. menderist.com/think-big-my-mothers-enduring-message/

In the midst of all of the horrible, desperately wrong information about autism comes this lovely book from @elanakarnold.bsky.social to set the record straight. If you don't know Bat yet, start with Book 1 and read through to this new Book 4. One of the very best #mglit series, filled with heart.

flower petal snow my favorite kind of flurries blizzarding blossoms Happy #HaikuSaturday! 🌼

Story of Intergenerational Friendship Includes WWII - "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman (for ages 10-14) is one of six recommended books with mental health themes for parents and children to read and discuss together. See Menderist's full Spring 2025 list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Book picks – for children 8 and up – for Spring 🪻🌷 Are you looking for quality fiction titles that address mental health? Our updated article, Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together, recommends 6 new reads. See below: menderist.com

Young Hockey Player Works Through His Anxiety, Anger Issues in "Game Face," by @sharigreen.bsky.social Green's novel recommended by children's book specialists as a mental health-themed novel for children and parents to read together. See full list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Book picks – for children 8 and up – for Spring 🪻🌷 Are you looking for quality fiction titles that address mental health? Our updated article, Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together, recommends 6 new reads. See below: menderist.com

Not sure how to find quality books for your children, aged 8+ and up? Check out Menderist's list of nine well-respected sites consulted in researching our Spring 2025 article, Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together. See: menderist.com/how-to-find-...

Young Hockey Player Works Through His Anxiety, Anger Issues in "Game Face," by @sharigreen.bsky.social Green's novel recommended by children's book specialists as a mental health-themed novel for children and parents to read together. See full list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Here's to new seasons, fresh starts, & finding little sprigs of hope at a time when they've never been more needed. Bring on the light...and happy first day of spring, friends 🌱 (Art by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social from WHIRL, published by @owlkids.bsky.social) #picturebook #wordless #spring

Effects of #PTSD on a family - "AWOL", a graphic novel by @marlalesage.bsky.social, recommended by children's book specialists as a youth mental health-themed book for parents and children to read and discuss together. See Menderist's full Spring 2025 list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Boy's Struggle with Eating Disorder - "Louder Than Hunger" by John Schu - @mrschureads.bsky.social - recommended by children's book specialists as a mental health-themed novel for children and parents to read together. See full list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

I was happy to make some book recommendations for this article from @menderist.bsky.social. Great stuff! menderist.com/books-on-men...

Happy St. Patrick's Day. 🍀 Finding lush green in the PNW landscapes brings joy every day! #ExploreBC 🌿 Canada 🍁

Reading together can spark important conversations about mental health. This article from @menderist.bsky.social features a number of Canadian books 🇨🇦 menderist.com/books-on-men...

The Wrong Way Home (for ages 9-13), by Kate O’Shaughnessy, @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social, recommended by children's book specialists as a youth mental health-themed book for parents and children to read and discuss together. See Menderist's full Spring 2025 list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Is there a Boy Like Me? (for ages 10-14), by @kerncarter.bsky.social, recommended by children's book specialists as a youth mental health-themed book for parents and children to read and discuss together. See Menderist's full Spring 2025 list at: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Not sure how to find quality books for your children, aged 8+ and up? Check out Menderist's list of nine well-respected sites consulted in researching our Spring 2025 article, Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together. See: menderist.com/how-to-find-...

Book picks – for children 8 and up – for Spring 🪻🌷 Are you looking for quality fiction titles that address mental health? Our updated article, Books on Mental Health for Parents and Children to Read Together, recommends 6 new reads. See below: menderist.com/books-on-men...

Talking with Children About Mental Health - Studies show that an estimated 13 - 20% of mental health issues begin by early adolescence. Menderist asked library specialists to recommend MH books that parents and pre-teens can read & discuss together: menderist.com/mental-healt...

#BlackHistoryMonth is Feb & a great new #NF resource from Rosemary Sadlier, illus by Arden Taylor, will be THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK HISTORY IN CANADA from @kidscanpress.bsky.social Loaded w key events, profiles, achievements, issues for discussion canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-...

Reducing Social Media Risks for Your Child - some great tips from Mitch Prinstein, Chief of Psychology for the American Psychological Association. Via Dr. Mary Alvord - mashable.com/article/four...

Holiday Issue: Author Deborah Kerbel shares a story about one of the Most Memorable Gifts she's ever received – a gift that celebrated the birth of her daughter while helping a family living in an area affected by Hurricane Katrina. menderist.com/remembering-...

Most Memorable Gifts: when did someone's gift make a crucial, positive difference in your life? Read the Personal Stories of 10 contributors in our special Holiday Issue. Stories at: menderist.com

Holiday Issue: Teacher Linda Peters shares a story about a memorable gift of insight, received during what initially seemed to be a routine work-related Las Vegas trip. @lindapeters604.bsky.social menderist.com/discovering-...

Holiday Issue: Behavior specialist Abbie W James shares a story about an especially memorable gift, which she received from a former co-worker at just the right time. @abbiewjames.bsky.social menderist.com/the-gift-of-...

Holiday Issue - A mother remembers one of the best gifts she’s ever received, which arrived when she was preparing to move her family. @biochemmama.bsky.social menderist.com/the-gift-of-...

A teacher writes about missing her mom at Christmas, and shares some steps she takes to celebrate her mother and the season. @MrsMcD6 menderist.com/gifts-of-lov...

Holiday Issue: Librarian and educator Fallon Farokhi shares a story about a particularly memorable gift she received one year, and how it helped strengthen her sense of self and heritage. @ffarokhi menderist.com/the-gift-of-...

Author Cathy Carr shares a story about one of the most memorable gifts she has received, and reflects on why most people prefer gifts with a personal touch. menderist.com/treasuring-t...

The most meaningful gifts are often the ones that cost little or no money. Thank you @menderist.bsky.social for inviting me to write about one such gift in your holiday issue 'Gifts of Another Kind' 💙 menderist.com/remembering-...

Holiday Issue: Need a break from holiday prep? Here are inspiring stories from 10 people who describe the most life-improving gifts they ever received. (Good news: most of the gifts cost little or no money.) Stories at menderist.com

Holiday Issue: A teacher shares a story about receiving an amusing and memorable gift from her husband, while he was on a business trip during their anniversary. menderist.com/a-creative-a...

What's one of the most life-improving gifts you've ever received? Take a break from holiday prep by reading what 10 people regard as among the best gifts they've gotten. Stories at: menderist.com

What's one of the most life-improving gifts you've ever received? Take a break from holiday prep by reading what 10 people regard as among the best gifts they've gotten. Stories at: Menderist.com

Better Days in 2024: Eight people describe how they dealt with challenges during 2023 – and share the small steps that have greatly reduced stress and improved their quality of life. menderist.com