Diverse Children’s Books Teach Kids About Themselves & Others
Children’s books are both mirrors in which kids can feel seen and windows into worlds unlike their own. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil learns why both are important. Watch here.
Young People are Knitting for Mental Health
New generation of crafters reaps unexpected benefits from a pandemic hobby.Read more from the CBC.
New Children’s Book Introduces Positive Self-Talk
“Hero of Hope” is designed to teach children to feel happy. Continue reading on Yahoo.
Screen Time May Impact Your Child’s Mental Health
Research shows putting your infants in front of a screen could impact their educational success and emotional health later. Continue reading at WSB-TV.
More States are Allowing Children to Take Mental Health Days
A growing number of states have adopted laws that allow students to take an excused absence if they feel anxious or depressed. Continue Reading at Richmond Times >>
Anxiety Screening for Children Should Begin as Early as Age 8, Task Force Advises
Flagging children who may be experiencing mental health problems can help get them early help. “We don’t want them struggling,” one expert said. Continue Reading on NBC News >>
Actor and Writer Ryan O’Connell on New Novel and Representation of People with Disabilities
Ryan O’Connell’s new novel, “Just by Looking at Him,” is about a witty TV writer with cerebral palsy who’s trying to find himself. The actor and writer joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss why writing the novel helped save his life. Source: CBS News
Elizabeth Errickson Quoted in Post-Gazette
Adolescents with a history of depression have a higher chance of attempting suicide if they’ve had a concussion. ACI’s Liz Errickson was asked to comment for this story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Nonspeaking Valedictorian with Autism Shares Her Voice in Commencement Address
“Life is for service.” Those are the words Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker lives by – words that inspired Rollins’ most famous graduate, Mr. Fred Rogers. Bonker, who is nonspeaking and has autism, gave a remarkable address during her school’s recent commencement ceremony in Winter Park, Florida. Clad in a cap and gown decorated with flowers, Bonker explained, through a […]
The Power of Inclusion
As part of our new series Kindness 101, Steve Hartman is sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who’ve mastered both. His latest lesson is inclusion. Source: CBS News
