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
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
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 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