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.