June 25, 2025 Child Mind Institute Provides Resources on How to Support LGBTQ+ Children’s Mental Health As part of June’s Pride Month, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources on how to support LBGTQ+ children’s mental health. Learn More One of the most important ways to support LGBTQ+ children is being aware of their mental health and emotional well-being, the Child Mind Institute wrote. Much like other teenagers, LGBTQ+ youths are vulnerable to anxiety and depression, especially if they are under pressure or do not feel accepted. The Child Mind Institute’s resources include information on how to protect the mental health of LGBTQ+ children as well as signs of teen-onset mood disorders of which parents should be aware. Also included among the resources are steps that caregivers should take if they are concerned about an LGBTQ+ youth and advice on how parents can support their children who are coming out or struggling with confusion about their sexual orientation or gender identity. The resources also explore gender dysphoria, an extreme emotional distress that people can experience when their assigned sex and gender identity don’t match up. Lastly, the Child Mind Institute provides some tips for staying in communication with children in the tween and teenage years that can help them feel safer talking about challenging topics, such as sex and gender. The resources include: Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Kids How to Support LGBTQ+ Children How to Support Kids Who Are Questioning What to Do If Your Teenager is Depressed Quick Guide to Gender Dysphoria Tips for Communicating with Your Teen 10 Parenting Tips for Preteens and Tweens
May 27, 2025 Resources for June Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for June observances: Month-Long Observances June is Caribbean American Heritage Month Caribbean American Heritage Month, National Archives Caribbean American History and Culture, U.S. Department of the Interior Global Diasporas: Contemporary African and Caribbean Migration – Organizations & Resources in Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Library System On the Town: Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage, PBS Caribbean American Heritage Month, Pittsburgh Technical College 19 Books to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage, Scholastic Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together Inclusive Language Guidelines, American Psychological Association (APA) June is National Men’s Health Month Men’s Health Month, Men’s Health Month Self-Care for Men: The Essential Guide, Mind Journal Trans Men Health Screening Recommendations, AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health Issues, Johns Hopkins Resources for Supporting Physical Activity, Nutrition, Play, and More, Action for Healthy Kids Promoting the Physical Health of Boys and Girls, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services June is National PTSD Awareness Month PTSD: National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Parenting and PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Allegheny County Crisis Response Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After a Recent Shooting, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network June is Pride Month Pride Month, Library of Congress Pittsburgh Pride 2025, Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 6 Things LGBTQ Youth Want Allies to Do This Pride, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN) LGBTQ Activism and Contributions, Library of Congress The LGBTQ+ Experience, PBS Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Gender, Gender Identity, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Trying Together LGBTQ Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services LGBTQ Resource List, GLAAD Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, Human Rights Campaign Research: How to Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community, Harvard Business Review Pronoun Guide, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN) LGBTQ Glossary, Johns Hopkins University: Diversity and Inclusion Resources June is Child Vision Awareness Month June is Child Vision Awareness Month, Rendia 6 Ways to Be Proactive About Your Child’s Eye Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Vision, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Parents of Blind and Low-Vision Children, Library of Congress: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Early Childhood Inclusion, Trying Together Parenting with a Visual Impairment, BBC Parenting Without Sight: What Attorneys and Social Workers Should Know About Blindness, National Federation for the Blind 25+ Children’s Books Featuring Visually Impaired Characters, WonderBaby Weeks of Recognition June 1 – 7 is CPR & AED Awareness Week CPR & AED Awareness Week, American Heart Association CPR Facts and Statistics, American Heart Association How to Perform Child and Baby CPR, American Red Cross June 10 – 16 is National Men’s Health Week 5 Ways to Celebrate Men’s Health Week, National Foundation for Cancer Research How to Support Men for National Men’s Health Week, Better Health The Masculinity Project, Johns Hopkins University Days of Recognition June 5 is World Environment Day World Environment Day, United Nations Sustainable YOUniverse, Pittsburgh Earth Day June 16 is Father’s Day 61 Best Father’s Day Activities That’ll Be Fun for the Whole Family, Good Housekeeping The 8 Best Things Dads Can Do for Themselves in Honor of Father’s Day, Everyday Health Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together When is Father’s Day 2025 – and Why Do We Celebrate It?, Reader’s Digest June 19 is Juneteenth The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, National Museum of African American History & Culture Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday, The New York Times Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration, Facebook page 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Family, PBS Kids for Parents 20 Educational Resources and Activities for Teaching Juneteenth, Teaching Expertise NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth, National Museum of African American History and Culture Children’s Books to Honor Juneteenth and Black History, HarperCollins Publishers Top 10 Children’s Books on Freedom, Bookroo The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, The Smithsonian Institution How Do You Explain Slavery to Kids?, National Geographic Talking to Your Kids About Racism and Violence, The Child Mind Institute Anti-Racism Resources for Families, Trying Together June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day PTSD Awareness Day 2025, Veteran Resources on Trauma for Caregivers and Families, Child Welfare Information Gateway Multilingual Trauma Resources, The Child Mind Institute Children’s Books for Coping with Abuse and Trauma, Creating a Family
May 29, 2024 Resources for June Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for June observances: Month-Long Observances JUNE IS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Caribbean American History and Culture, U.S. Department of the Interior Global Diasporas: Contemporary African and Caribbean Migration – Organizations & Resources in Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Library System On the Town: Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage, PBS Caribbean American Heritage Month, Pittsburgh Technical College Top 10 Caribbean American Heritage Month Activities, Twinkl 19 Books to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage, Scholastic Caribbean American Heritage Month Resource Toolkit, U.S. Department of State Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together Inclusive Language Guidelines, American Psychological Association (APA) JUNE IS NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH MONTH 5-Minute Guide to Men’s Mental Health, Mental Health America Self-Care for Men: The Essential Guide, Mind Journal Trans Men Health Screening Recommendations, AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health Issues, Johns Hopkins Resources for Supporting Physical Activity, Nutrition, Play, and More, Action for Healthy Kids Promoting the Physical Health of Boys (and Girls), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services JUNE IS NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS MONTH Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) When a Child’s Parent Has PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Kids Health Allegheny County Crisis Response Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After a Recent Shooting, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH Pittsburgh Pride 2024, Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 6 Things LGBTQ Youth Want Allies to Do This Pride, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN) Sharing Pride Month with Kids: 9 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month, Boys & Girls Clubs of America LGBTQ Activism and Contributions, Library of Congress The LGBTQ+ Experience, PBS Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Gender, Gender Identity, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Trying Together LGBTQ Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services LGBTQ Resource List, GLAAD Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, Human Rights Campaign Research: How To Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community, Harvard Business Review Pronoun Guide, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN) LGBTQ Glossary, Johns Hopkins University: Diversity and Inclusion Resources JUNE IS CHILD VISION AWARENESS MONTH 6 Ways to Be Proactive About Your Child’s Eye Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Vision, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Parents of Blind and Low-Vision Children, Library of Congress: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Early Childhood Inclusion, Trying Together Parenting with a Visual Impairment, BBC Parenting Without Sight: What Attorneys and Social Workers Should Know About Blindness, National Federation of the Blind How to Get Free Audio Books for the Blind and Visually Impaired, The Braille Institute 25+ Children’s Books Featuring Visually Impaired Characters, WonderBaby Weeks of Recognition JUNE 1 – 7 IS CPR & AED AWARENESS WEEK CPR Facts & Statistics, American Heart Association How to Perform Child and Baby CPR, American Red Cross JUNE 10 – 16 IS NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK 5 Ways to Celebrate Men’s Health Week, National Foundation for Cancer Research How to Support Men for National Men’s Health Week, Better Health The Masculinity Project, Johns Hopkins University See additional resources under National Men’s Health Month. Days of Recognition JUNE 5 IS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY World Environment Day, United Nations Sustainable YOUniverse, Pittsburgh Earth Day JUNE 16 IS FATHER’S DAY 53 Best Father’s Day Activities That’ll Be Fun for the Whole Family, Good Housekeeping The 8 Best Things Dads Can Do for Themselves in Honor of Father’s Day, Everyday Health Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together What Father’s Day Means to a Transgender Dad, USA Today When is Father’s Day 2024 – and Why Do We Celebrate It?, Reader’s Digest JUNE 19 IS JUNETEENTH Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday, The New York Times Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration, Visit Pittsburgh 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Family, PBS Kids for Parents 20 Educational Resources and Activities for Teaching Juneteenth, Teaching Expertise NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth, National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Children’s Books to Honor Juneteenth and Black History, Harper Collins Publishers Top 10 Children’s Books on Freedom, Bookroo The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, The Smithsonian Institution How Do You Explain Slavery to Kids?, National Geographic Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence, The Child Mind Institute Anti-Racism Resources for Families, Trying Together JUNE 27 IS NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?, National Institute of Mental Health Resources on Trauma for Caregivers and Families, Child Welfare Information Gateway Multilingual Trauma Resources, The Child Mind Institute Children’s Books for Coping with Abuse and Trauma, Creating a Family See additional resources under National PTSD Awareness Month.
