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

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The Tulips stand tall and proudly display their beauty, as the daffodils begin to fade and the peonies patiently wait in the background. It’s the season of growth and every morning I’m filled with awe☺️

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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/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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.

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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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-...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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-...

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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...

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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...

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#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-...

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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...

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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-...

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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

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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-...

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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-...

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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-...

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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...

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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-...

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