Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 06/10/2026How to Strengthen Family Bonds: Six people share inspiring ideas at menderist.com about how they increased their family’s togetherness, including: lower-stress mealtimes | family volunteering | easy-to-learn card games | making reading more fun | family camping | a special gift. 031
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Family camping is a great way to strengthen family bonds, notes educator @brintonculp.bsky.social. She explains, step by step, how she and her family built camping skills and achieved a memorable, multi-week trip. See: menderist.com/how-to-camp-...menderist.comHow to Camp as a Family: a Step-by-Step GuideA family's journey from backyard camp outs to a 21-day national park trip. Get their tips for camping with kids and improving togetherness. 020
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Building family togetherness through a love of reading & family stories - a personal essay from educator @lindapeters604.bsky.social. See: menderist.com/family-bondi...menderist.comFamily Bonding Activities: Books, Memories & Mealtime TraditionsHow simple family bonding activities, from reading to mealtime traditions, helped a family build strong connections across generations. 131
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Happy Birthday! Keith Haring's work lives on.... 010
Reposted by Menderist.comHelen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Teachers and parents: encourage your kids to focus on their creative strengths, not what they can't do with @stormsy.bsky.social's new #picturebook IF I COULD DRAW... It also shows collaboration between sibs can be just the thing that works. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/06/if-i... 👍🇨🇦📚 0142
Reposted by Menderist.comLinda @lindapeters604.bsky.social · 22/06/2026A morning walk in the garden shares the colourful beauty of Summer blooms. 🏵🌿🌸 #MondayVibes 031
Reposted by Menderist.comJenn Bailey @jennbailey.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Honored that HENRY is on this thoughtfully curated list. Thank you for the inclusion. ❤️ 051
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Top Children’s Books About Mental Health – See our *new list* for Spring 2026 that features 12 book picks from the Children’s Book Council; CCBC; Mental Health America; Child Mind Institute. All titles get top marks from sites like Kirkus, Booklist. More: menderist.com/12-childrens...menderist.com12 Children’s Books About Mental Health to Read With Your Kids: Spring 2026For Spring, kids' books about mental health to read together. Topics include anxiety, body image, ADHD, depression. Titles chosen by experts. 040
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Author Shares Wellbeing Tips - listening to books increases enjoyment of everyday tasks, says "Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys" author Charlotte Markey. She shares examples of how she benefits from audiobooks in daily life. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 03/06/2026How can parents help boys aged 12 to 16 build a positive body image? A guidebook, Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys, is on our *new list* of 12 children’s mental health reads. The book is by Charlotte Markey et al., @universitypress.cambridge.org Learn more: menderist.com/12-childrens...menderist.com12 Children’s Books About Mental Health to Read With Your Kids: Spring 202612 children’s books about mental health to read together. Topics include anxiety, body image, ADHD, depression. Expert-curated reading list. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Children’s Books about ADHD - Two books about navigating ADHD are on our *new list of 12 kids’ mental health books*. “All You Can Be With ADHD” and “Absolutely Everything” are recommended by Child Mind Institute and have won top reviews. @damianimated.bsky.social See: menderist.com/12-childrens...menderist.com12 Children’s Books About Mental Health to Read With Your Kids: Spring 202612 children’s books about mental health to read together. Topics include anxiety, body image, ADHD, depression. Expert-curated reading list. 020
Reposted by Menderist.comReasons to be Cheerful @reasonstobecheerful.world · 22/05/2026When bike rides are integrated into the school day, not only do children with ADHD see symptoms improve, but every student benefits. reasonstobecheerful.world/cycling-h…reasonstobecheerful.worldRide It Out: How Cycling Helps Kids FocusWhen bike rides are integrated into the school day, not only do children with ADHD see symptoms improve, but every student benefits. 0135
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Top Children’s Books About Autism – Three books featuring characters with autism are on our *new list of 12 kids’ mental health books.* The books are for ages 6-12 and received top reviews. @jennbailey.bsky.social @medenkuyatt.bsky.social @calyssaerb.bsky.social Info: menderist.com/12-childrens...menderist.com12 Children’s Books About Mental Health to Read With Your Kids: Spring 202612 children’s books about mental health to read together. Topics include anxiety, body image, ADHD, depression. Expert-curated reading list. 031
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Children’s Books About Mental Health – which ones are best? See our *new list* for Spring 2026 that features books picked by top mental health organizations & kids’ literature sites such as @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social. All titles received good critical reviews. See: menderist.com/12-childrens...menderist.com12 Children’s Books About Mental Health to Read With Your Kids: Spring 202612 children’s books about mental health to read together. Topics include anxiety, body image, ADHD, depression. Expert-curated reading list. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Not just one or two pink trilliums .... a whole whack of them! Rare treat during a daily walk. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 22/05/2026On this world #WorldEoEDay: one family’s story about extreme food allergies and the complicated path to a son’s EoE diagnosis. A story, worth revisiting, about perseverance and recovery. menderist.com/lessons-from...menderist.comLessons from Food Allergies (No, You're Not Imagining Things)A family shares the story of their child's food allergies, and lessons about the impact on physical and mental health. 000
Reposted by Menderist.comAbbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 11/05/2026My family ditched screens for all of Sunday. We notified friends/family that we would not be checking texts (but would answer calls). We jotted notes on paper. We used clocks for the time. We read, played, walked, planted, talked. So freeing! We all want to do it again! #mentalhealth #bloomscrolling 2211
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Supporting Local Business - *April 25 is Indie Bookstore Day* in Canada and the U.S., so why not support the independent bookstore nearest you? To find American locations, see indiebookshop.com. And in Canada, check out indiebookstores.ca/cibd/media.tenor.coman open book sitting on a wooden fence with the sun shining through the treesALT: an open book sitting on a wooden fence with the sun shining through the trees 031
Reposted by Menderist.comThe Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · 20/02/2026From Uma Krishnaswami, Book Uncle And Me is middle-grade novel about the power of grassroots activism and how kids can make a difference. The book won the International Literacy Association Social Justice Literature Award. Soon, two sequels followed! 011
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Teens and Online Gambling - "Despite age limits, many teens are gambling online," noted Child Mind Institute in a recent post. CMI has just updated its information to help parents navigate this issue with their children. childmind.org/article/teen...childmind.orgTeens and Online Gambling - Child Mind InstituteLearn why online gambling is rising among teens, understand the warning signs of a gambling problem, and how to talk openly with kids about betting and risk. 000
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Encouraging Middle School Kids to Get Involved - Modern challenges might discourage kids from working towards change. But, suggests Author Kern Carter, a parent’s guidance can help kids to find ways to take action, and to learn resilience and persistence in the process. menderist.com/inspiring-ho...menderist.comInspiring Hope in Students - MenderistAuthor Kern Carter shares how he encourages children to build hope through action. A story with an idea for parents. 000
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Books For Parents and Children to Read Together: 10 books with mental health themes, recommended by children's book specialists. Menderist's new list for Winter 2025/2026. Our list highlights *well-reviewed books, published in 2025*. See below: menderist.com/winter-readi...menderist.comWinter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Good 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...menderist.comHopeful Moments of Helping Teens Soar - MenderistA librarian shares hopeful news about monarch butterflies, comparing them to recent encouraging trends in teen readers. 011
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Feeling 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-... 031
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Children’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...menderist.comWinter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes. 010
Reposted by Menderist.comBrinton Culp @brintonculp.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Tree 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 161
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Improving 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. #peimenderist.comBuilding Hope Through Community - MenderistA researcher shares how participating in a community theatre organization helped her feel more hopeful after a difficult year. 020
Reposted by Menderist.comMenderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 04/01/2026More 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 042
Reposted by Menderist.comLori Henry @lorihenry.bsky.social · 12/01/2026A resource for eating disorders in East and Southeast Asian communities, developed by @thenedic.bsky.social: nedic.ca/bipoc/east-a...nedic.caNEDIC | East and Southeast Asian community membersThe National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, referrals and support to people in Canada affected by eating disorders. 131
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 04/01/2026More 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 042
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Inspiration 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-...menderist.comHope from a School’s Larger Purpose - MenderistAn educator shares how he finds inspiration and hope by reflecting on his school’s larger purpose. A story about collective effort. 010
Reposted by Menderist.comMenderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 30/12/2025How 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-...menderist.comHow Keeping a Reading Log Increased My Hope - MenderistAuthor Cathy Carr shares how keeping a reading log helped her build hope after a difficult year. A story about reclaiming your time. 011
Reposted by Menderist.comMenderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 30/12/20252025: 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 031
Reposted by Menderist.comAbbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Thank you to Menderist for including my reflection on monarchs, teens, and reading in their Growing Hope in 2025 issue. 🌱 🦋 📚 0102
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 30/12/2025How 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-...menderist.comHow Keeping a Reading Log Increased My Hope - MenderistAuthor Cathy Carr shares how keeping a reading log helped her build hope after a difficult year. A story about reclaiming your time. 011
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Increasing 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...menderist.comInspiring Hope in Students - MenderistAuthor Kern Carter shares how he encourages children to build hope through action. A story with an idea for parents. 000
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 30/12/20252025: 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 031
Reposted by Menderist.comMenderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Family 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...menderist.comWinter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes. 021
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Trying 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... 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Trying 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...menderist.comWinter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Family 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...menderist.comWinter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes. 021
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Choosing 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...menderist.comTreasuring the Imperfect - MenderistAn author's personal story shows that truly memorable gifts are those that are handmade or personalized. 000
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Memorable 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-...menderist.comRemembering Others in Joyful Times - MenderistA memorable gift celebrates a new baby's arrival and helps others facing difficulties after Hurricane Katrina. 000
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Planning 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...menderist.comWinter Reading: 10 Children’s Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teen years by reading and sharing books with mental health themes. 042
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Stories 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... 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Children’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...menderist.comSummer Reading: 19 Children's Books with Mental Health Themes - MenderistParents can help their children before the teenage years by sharing books about common youth mental health challenges. 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Choosing 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...menderist.comTreasuring the Imperfect - MenderistAn author's personal story shows that truly memorable gifts are those that are handmade or personalized. 000
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Looks tasty -- and it seems (from the expression of interest) that your dog approves too! 🐾 010
Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Loving the clarity of light & nature's edits at this time of year 🎃 051