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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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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...
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...
Loving the clarity of light & nature's edits at this time of year 🎃
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Loving the clarity of light & nature's edits at this time of year 🎃
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Every school day, teachers and librarians enrich the lives of children — and help them overcome learning challenges. Educators share *4 new stories* about memorable moments in their careers, as part of Menderist's ongoing
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
Teacher/Educator Archives - Menderist
Every school day, teachers enrich the lives of children — and help them overcome learning challenges. In this ongoing series, educators and others share stories about memorable moments in their time a...
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October 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Every school day, teachers and librarians enrich the lives of children — and help them overcome learning challenges. Educators share *4 new stories* about memorable moments in their careers, as part of Menderist's ongoing
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
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What does an inspiring school library look like? Educator Fallon Farokhi of @thestoryspectator.bsky.social shares favorite memories of children's responses to the fun environment she and other librarians created. See below: menderist.com/creating-ent...
Creating Enthusiastic Young Readers - Menderist
A librarian shares her successful tips for setting up the library so it encourages children to become enthusiastic readers.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What does an inspiring school library look like? Educator Fallon Farokhi of @thestoryspectator.bsky.social shares favorite memories of children's responses to the fun environment she and other librarians created. See below: menderist.com/creating-ent...
Apples taste best when they're right off the tree. (Photo taken yesterday, during family apple picking at a local orchard.) Supporting local growers. #buylocal
October 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Apples taste best when they're right off the tree. (Photo taken yesterday, during family apple picking at a local orchard.) Supporting local growers. #buylocal
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They had more pressing concerns than posing for a picture all together, but I counted seven monarchs! I've never had so many in my garden at once. Moments of hope. 💚 #nativeplants
October 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
They had more pressing concerns than posing for a picture all together, but I counted seven monarchs! I've never had so many in my garden at once. Moments of hope. 💚 #nativeplants
Every school day, teachers and librarians enrich the lives of children — and help them overcome learning challenges. Educators share *4 new stories* about memorable moments in their careers, as part of Menderist's ongoing
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
Teacher/Educator Archives - Menderist
Every school day, teachers enrich the lives of children — and help them overcome learning challenges. In this ongoing series, educators and others share stories about memorable moments in their time a...
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October 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Every school day, teachers and librarians enrich the lives of children — and help them overcome learning challenges. Educators share *4 new stories* about memorable moments in their careers, as part of Menderist's ongoing
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
'Teacher/Educator' series. See below: menderist.com/tag/teacher-...
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A sensitive child struggles in Spanish language class – until her teacher takes a more playful approach. Writer and educator @brintonculp.bsky.social shares how a creative idea helped a young student build confidence. See below: menderist.com/helping-a-st...
Helping a Student Build Confidence - Menderist
A middle school student, who is sensitive to noise, builds confidence thanks to a creative approach taken by her Spanish language teacher.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A sensitive child struggles in Spanish language class – until her teacher takes a more playful approach. Writer and educator @brintonculp.bsky.social shares how a creative idea helped a young student build confidence. See below: menderist.com/helping-a-st...
For Kids 8 to 18: 19 Books about Mental Health - Looking for mental health-themed books suitable for parents and children to read together? See list, below. @kerncarter.bsky.social | @sharigreen.bsky.social | @deborahkerbel.com | @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social 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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September 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
For Kids 8 to 18: 19 Books about Mental Health - Looking for mental health-themed books suitable for parents and children to read together? See list, below. @kerncarter.bsky.social | @sharigreen.bsky.social | @deborahkerbel.com | @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social menderist.com/summer-readi...
A sensitive child struggles in Spanish language class – until her teacher takes a more playful approach. Writer and educator @brintonculp.bsky.social shares how a creative idea helped a young student build confidence. See below: menderist.com/helping-a-st...
Helping a Student Build Confidence - Menderist
A middle school student, who is sensitive to noise, builds confidence thanks to a creative approach taken by her Spanish language teacher.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A sensitive child struggles in Spanish language class – until her teacher takes a more playful approach. Writer and educator @brintonculp.bsky.social shares how a creative idea helped a young student build confidence. See below: menderist.com/helping-a-st...
It can be challenging to keep children reading – and when they succeed, it’s time to celebrate! A peek into a middle school’s celebration, shared by a teacher-librarian. See below: menderist.com/celebrating-...
Celebrating Children's Reading Success - Menderist
A librarian shares how she celebrates her elementary students’ reading success with a special day in the library.
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September 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It can be challenging to keep children reading – and when they succeed, it’s time to celebrate! A peek into a middle school’s celebration, shared by a teacher-librarian. See below: menderist.com/celebrating-...
What does an inspiring school library look like? Educator Fallon Farokhi of @thestoryspectator.bsky.social shares favorite memories of children's responses to the fun environment she and other librarians created. See below: menderist.com/creating-ent...
Creating Enthusiastic Young Readers - Menderist
A librarian shares her successful tips for setting up the library so it encourages children to become enthusiastic readers.
menderist.com
September 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
What does an inspiring school library look like? Educator Fallon Farokhi of @thestoryspectator.bsky.social shares favorite memories of children's responses to the fun environment she and other librarians created. See below: menderist.com/creating-ent...
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-...
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-...
Teacher/Educator Archives - Menderist
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August 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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-...
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/
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/
Paths Meant to Cross - Menderist
A teacher’s story about helping a struggling student, and how doing so made a positive impact on her own life.
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August 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"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/
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...
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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July 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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...
Mental Health Support for Families, Caregivers in Canada - Menderist
An introduction to where a family can find mental health support in Canada, including psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction therapists.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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...
Mental Health Support for Families, Caregivers in the United States - Menderist
An introduction to where a family can find mental health support in the U.S., including psychologists, psychiatrists, addiction therapists.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
How We Helped Our Son Navigate Severe Anxiety - Menderist
A family shares its journey to help support, and find resources for, their child dealing with anxiety and the effects on mental health.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
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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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July 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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
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Trying to catch the blossoms before they’re gone ….
May 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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/
Mermaids and the Warrior: Memories of My Mother - Menderist
In a Mother’s Day tribute, an author shares how her mother’s encouragement of creative play and family rituals left a lifelong impact.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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
Stories About Turning the Day Around - Menderist
Menderist is a place where people share short essays, anecdotes, & stories about moments when a difficult situation begins turning around
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May 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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/
My Mother's Practical Help and Inspiration - Menderist
In a Mother’s Day tribute, a broadcaster explains the lifelong impact of his mother’s practical help and many interests.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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/