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Good News About Teen Readers - Behavior therapist @abbiewjames.bsky.social shares an encouraging story about teen readers at the public library where she works.She notes similarities between young readers and positive news about monarch butterfly populations: menderist.com/hopeful-mome...
Hopeful Moments of Helping Teens Soar - Menderist
A librarian shares hopeful news about monarch butterflies, comparing them to recent encouraging trends in teen readers.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Good News About Teen Readers - Behavior therapist @abbiewjames.bsky.social shares an encouraging story about teen readers at the public library where she works.She notes similarities between young readers and positive news about monarch butterfly populations: menderist.com/hopeful-mome...
Feeling Hopeful for 2026? - Authors, librarians & teachers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short pieces include positive signs in teen readers – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and hope during illness. See link: menderist.com/tag/year-in-...
January 18, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Feeling Hopeful for 2026? - Authors, librarians & teachers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short pieces include positive signs in teen readers – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and hope during illness. See link: menderist.com/tag/year-in-...
Children’s Book About Living with Anxiety - For parents or caregivers of 9-12 year olds struggling with anxiety, Gabrielle Prendergast's 2025 novel, "The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt," is recommended. See below for more info. (@gsprendergast.bsky.social) menderist.com/winter-readi...
Winter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist
Parents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Children’s Book About Living with Anxiety - For parents or caregivers of 9-12 year olds struggling with anxiety, Gabrielle Prendergast's 2025 novel, "The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt," is recommended. See below for more info. (@gsprendergast.bsky.social) menderist.com/winter-readi...
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Tree window. I’m starting off 2026 with walks in the woods and finding more lessons of hope in trees. For more hope and more trees read Growing Hope at menderist.com from @menderist.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Tree window. I’m starting off 2026 with walks in the woods and finding more lessons of hope in trees. For more hope and more trees read Growing Hope at menderist.com from @menderist.bsky.social
Improving Family Mental Health - Researcher Amanda Doherty-Kirby @biochemmama.bsky.social shares how joining a local group, the River Clyde Pageant, led to major benefits for her and her family. She encourages others to join supportive community groups, and to try something new. #pei
Building Hope Through Community - Menderist
A researcher shares how participating in a community theatre organization helped her feel more hopeful after a difficult year.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Improving Family Mental Health - Researcher Amanda Doherty-Kirby @biochemmama.bsky.social shares how joining a local group, the River Clyde Pageant, led to major benefits for her and her family. She encourages others to join supportive community groups, and to try something new. #pei
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More Hope in 2026 - Nine writers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short essays about strength from nature – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and maintaining hope during illness. See: menderist.com #HappyNewYear2026
January 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
More Hope in 2026 - Nine writers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short essays about strength from nature – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and maintaining hope during illness. See: menderist.com #HappyNewYear2026
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A resource for eating disorders in East and Southeast Asian communities, developed by @thenedic.bsky.social: nedic.ca/bipoc/east-a...
NEDIC | East and Southeast Asian community members
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, referrals and support to people in Canada affected by eating disorders.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM
A resource for eating disorders in East and Southeast Asian communities, developed by @thenedic.bsky.social: nedic.ca/bipoc/east-a...
More Hope in 2026 - Nine writers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short essays about strength from nature – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and maintaining hope during illness. See: menderist.com #HappyNewYear2026
January 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
More Hope in 2026 - Nine writers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short essays about strength from nature – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and maintaining hope during illness. See: menderist.com #HappyNewYear2026
Inspiration for Educators - teacher Rolland Chidiac shares a short essay about a way he maintains hope and appreciation for his work. See link below. #teacherlife menderist.com/hope-from-a-...
Hope from a School’s Larger Purpose - Menderist
An educator shares how he finds inspiration and hope by reflecting on his school’s larger purpose. A story about collective effort.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Inspiration for Educators - teacher Rolland Chidiac shares a short essay about a way he maintains hope and appreciation for his work. See link below. #teacherlife menderist.com/hope-from-a-...
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How Can You Increase Your Happiness After a Year of Trouble? Author Cathy Carr shares how she reduced time spent scrolling on her phone … and helped boost her hope and productivity. See below: menderist.com/how-keeping-...
How Keeping a Reading Log Increased My Hope - Menderist
Author Cathy Carr shares how keeping a reading log helped her build hope after a difficult year. A story about reclaiming your time.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How Can You Increase Your Happiness After a Year of Trouble? Author Cathy Carr shares how she reduced time spent scrolling on her phone … and helped boost her hope and productivity. See below: menderist.com/how-keeping-...
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2025: A Good Year?
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
2025: A Good Year?
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
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Thank you to Menderist for including my reflection on monarchs, teens, and reading in their Growing Hope in 2025 issue. 🌱 🦋 📚
2025: A Good Year?
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you to Menderist for including my reflection on monarchs, teens, and reading in their Growing Hope in 2025 issue. 🌱 🦋 📚
How Can You Increase Your Happiness After a Year of Trouble? Author Cathy Carr shares how she reduced time spent scrolling on her phone … and helped boost her hope and productivity. See below: menderist.com/how-keeping-...
How Keeping a Reading Log Increased My Hope - Menderist
Author Cathy Carr shares how keeping a reading log helped her build hope after a difficult year. A story about reclaiming your time.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How Can You Increase Your Happiness After a Year of Trouble? Author Cathy Carr shares how she reduced time spent scrolling on her phone … and helped boost her hope and productivity. See below: menderist.com/how-keeping-...
Increasing Hope in Children: Author Kern Carter shares a simple way for parents to discover what their children value — and how to help them start the changes they want to see. Story at: menderist.com/inspiring-ho...
Inspiring Hope in Students - Menderist
Author Kern Carter shares how he encourages children to build hope through action. A story with an idea for parents.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Increasing Hope in Children: Author Kern Carter shares a simple way for parents to discover what their children value — and how to help them start the changes they want to see. Story at: menderist.com/inspiring-ho...
2025: A Good Year?
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
2025: A Good Year?
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
Read 9 personal stories from Authors & Educators who share how — even during a year of major personal challenges — they found hope during 2025. See below: menderist.com
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Family Reading over the Holidays? See our list of 10 children’s books, recommended by contributors, that have mental health themes. 10 *recent books* – most published in 2025 – that are suitable for parents and kids to read together. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Winter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist
Parents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Family Reading over the Holidays? See our list of 10 children’s books, recommended by contributors, that have mental health themes. 10 *recent books* – most published in 2025 – that are suitable for parents and kids to read together. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Trying to increase your children's sense of hope (and your own)? The Story and Science of Hope, a 2025 book by Andrea Curtis for children aged 9 to 12, is one of our 10 *new* recommended children's books with mental health themes. See: menderist.com/winter-readi...
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trying to increase your children's sense of hope (and your own)? The Story and Science of Hope, a 2025 book by Andrea Curtis for children aged 9 to 12, is one of our 10 *new* recommended children's books with mental health themes. See: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Trying to increase your children's sense of hope (and your own)? The Story and Science of Hope, a new book for children aged 9 to 12, is one of our 10 *new* recommended children's books with mental health themes. See: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Winter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist
Parents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Trying to increase your children's sense of hope (and your own)? The Story and Science of Hope, a new book for children aged 9 to 12, is one of our 10 *new* recommended children's books with mental health themes. See: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Family Reading over the Holidays? See our list of 10 children’s books, recommended by contributors, that have mental health themes. 10 *recent books* – most published in 2025 – that are suitable for parents and kids to read together. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Winter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist
Parents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Family Reading over the Holidays? See our list of 10 children’s books, recommended by contributors, that have mental health themes. 10 *recent books* – most published in 2025 – that are suitable for parents and kids to read together. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Choosing Gifts for the Holidays? – Simple presents with a personal touch are often people’s favorite, reflects author Cathy Carr in her popular story from last December. She shares her own experience and suggests ideas for meaningful homemade gifts. See below: menderist.com/treasuring-t...
Treasuring the Imperfect - Menderist
An author's personal story shows that truly memorable gifts are those that are handmade or personalized.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Choosing Gifts for the Holidays? – Simple presents with a personal touch are often people’s favorite, reflects author Cathy Carr in her popular story from last December. She shares her own experience and suggests ideas for meaningful homemade gifts. See below: menderist.com/treasuring-t...
Memorable Gifts, 2024 issue: A popular story from author Deborah Kerbel about one of the most memorable gifts she's ever received – a gift that celebrated the birth of her daughter, while helping a family impacted by Hurricane Katrina. menderist.com/remembering-...
Remembering Others in Joyful Times - Menderist
A memorable gift celebrates a new baby's arrival and helps others facing difficulties after Hurricane Katrina.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Memorable Gifts, 2024 issue: A popular story from author Deborah Kerbel about one of the most memorable gifts she's ever received – a gift that celebrated the birth of her daughter, while helping a family impacted by Hurricane Katrina. menderist.com/remembering-...
Planning more family reading time this holiday? Check out Menderist's *new* 'Winter Reads' recommendations for 10 children's books with mental health themes. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Winter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist
Parents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Planning more family reading time this holiday? Check out Menderist's *new* 'Winter Reads' recommendations for 10 children's books with mental health themes. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Stories About Youth Mental Health - 16 authors share their experiences in "Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes". For info see *new* Menderist list of 10 books that parents and children can read together: menderist.com/winter-readi...
December 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Stories About Youth Mental Health - 16 authors share their experiences in "Ab(solutely) Normal: Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes". For info see *new* Menderist list of 10 books that parents and children can read together: menderist.com/winter-readi...
Children’s Books about Mental Health – Check out Menderist’s list of 19 mental health-themed children's books (age range 8 to 18+ years), which features titles parents and kids can read together. Titles were chosen by children's book specialists. See below: menderist.com/summer-readi...
Summer Reading: 19 Children's Books with Mental Health Themes - Menderist
Parents can help their children before the teenage years by sharing books about common youth mental health challenges.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Children’s Books about Mental Health – Check out Menderist’s list of 19 mental health-themed children's books (age range 8 to 18+ years), which features titles parents and kids can read together. Titles were chosen by children's book specialists. See below: menderist.com/summer-readi...
Choosing Gifts for the Holidays? – Simple presents with a personal touch are often people’s favorite, reflects author Cathy Carr in her story from last December. She shares her own experience and suggests ideas for meaningful homemade gifts. See below: menderist.com/treasuring-t...
Treasuring the Imperfect - Menderist
An author's personal story shows that truly memorable gifts are those that are handmade or personalized.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Choosing Gifts for the Holidays? – Simple presents with a personal touch are often people’s favorite, reflects author Cathy Carr in her story from last December. She shares her own experience and suggests ideas for meaningful homemade gifts. See below: menderist.com/treasuring-t...