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Menderist.com is where people share stories about turning a difficult situation or day around. Our main audience is those who guide/parent adolescents, teens, young adults.

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Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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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Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 7d

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 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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Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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 @menderist.bsky.social · 4d

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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Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 8d

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

three monarch butterflies on blue New England asters (purple in color) with goldenrod and other plants and trees in the background

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for this - I’ll take a look. I hope you enjoyed the teachers’ stories in our issue

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 7d

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 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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Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · 14d

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 @menderist.bsky.social · Aug 19

Looks interesting but for some reason link wasn't working : )

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Aug 8

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-...

Teacher/Educator Archives - Menderist

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Aug 8

"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/

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Aug 7

Bike's very stylish - wishing you enjoyable outings!

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Jul 18

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Jul 18

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Jul 18

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Jul 11

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · Jul 11

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...

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.

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · May 18

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

The pink and white blossoms of Ontario apple trees are a springtime treat

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · May 18

Been there…though in my case it was the pizza sauce!

Menderist.com @menderist.bsky.social · May 12

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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Dave Sacher @davesacher.bsky.social · May 11

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