June Newsletter
News about mental health, well-being, gifted education, autism, parenting, and more.
Greetings!
I hope your summer is brimming with some restorative, fun, and engaging activities.
Like many of you, I have been reeling from the roller coaster of politics over the past few months. I will “stay in my lane,” though, and remain focused on mental health, healthcare, and education. I encourage you to become active in voicing your concerns; feeling engaged and productive and making a difference is uplifting, regardless of the circumstances. But please, pace yourself and disengage from too much news when it becomes overwhelming.
Anyway, I hope this summer is a good one!
First, a few of my recent articles:
How to enlist courage when faced with daunting parenting challenges. What is Courageous Parenting?
This summer, include some resilience-building on the menu. Help Your Gifted Child Build Resilience this Summer.
Waiting in line, waiting for test results, waiting for a loved one to call. Waiting can be tough. Here are some strategies for coping with it: Waiting Really is the Hardest Part.*
The game of chess offers a wonderful metaphor and actual guidelines for improving how education is provided. What Schools Could Learn from Chess.*
Most decluttering advice doesn’t work. Here is a different approach: The Secret to Reducing Clutter is Deep Inside You.*
The following are some great articles I have stumbled across this month:
How to encourage your child’s or student’s resilience and motivation. A New Way to Think about Resilience. (Edutopia)
Mothers are struggling. This report indicates that there has been an increase in mental health concerns among mothers over the past few years. Study Finds a Steep Drop in Mothers’ Mental Health. (New York Times)
Infant brain development is more complicated than previously assumed. Breakthrough Research Shows the Complexity and Brilliance of Babies’ Brains. (The 74)
How to support your shy child. Why are Some Kids Shy? (APA)
New brain research sheds light on working memory. Working Memory is More Complicated Than We Thought. (Futurity)
Another perspective on the rise of Autism diagnoses. We Are Seeing More Autism and It’s Mostly Genetic. (Medscape)
Teachers and parents of gifted students: Read the NAGC reaction to recent Department of Education cuts, and in particular, the elimination of funding for the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented program. Statement on FY26 Federal Budget Proposal (NAGC)
You’re not alone if you’re worried about your job. More Than Half of US Workers Say Job Insecurity is Significant Stressor. (Fast Company)
Psychotherapist J.E. Moyer describes the damaging psychological toll of social media rhetoric. Why the Real Threat isn’t Trump. (Substack)
The US suicide hotline that was tailored to offering sensitive and informed care for LGBTQ people has been defunded. US to End LGBT Suicide Prevention Service, Says General Hotline Sufficient. (Medscape)
Wishing you safe travels through these complicated and difficult times!
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My question again for you: What inspires your reading choices —whether in a novel, essay, non-fiction book, or articles found online?