Virtual Mentoring Instructions for Mentors
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A Note From Dan
It’s hard to believe that this school year is coming to an end. These last twelve months will be studied in the coming years for a myriad of reasons, but for those of us who care for and directly support school-aged children, the impact of
Where Do We Go From Here?
As vaccines become more available and the world takes a few shy steps towards normalcy, we can’t help but think: “where do we go from here?” What has this past year meant for our mentees? And how do we move forward? Below are thoughts to
Hi, How Are You?
Really, how are you doing Mentor? We ask because we want to make sure you are tuning in and taking good care of yourself! Self-care can sometimes seem like it is too overwhelming and time consuming, or perhaps it simply feels self-indulgent? Self-care is actually very
Transitions: Tips for Mentors
In a normal school year, transitioning to a new school (such as Elementary to Middle or Middle to High school) can be daunting. COVID has only compounded anxiety about any changes, and that’s before considering things like returning to full classrooms. Many of our students
Thinking Ahead
As the Spring semester marches on, we can probably all agree that this school year has been like no other. Most kids have not stepped foot into the classroom and will likely end the school year remotely. Where does that leave us for the 2021-2022
It’s Important
Given the significant social, environmental, and political events of the past year, it may feel like it’s more important now than ever to spend time with your mentee simply talking about their feelings to process all of the changes we’re experiencing. We always encourage you
Excellence in Mentoring
Transitions: Tips for MentorsIn a normal school year, transitioning to a new school (such as Elementary to Middle or Middle to High school) can be daunting. COVID has only compounded anxiety about any changes, and that’s before considering things like returning to full classrooms. Many
It Matters: Building Representation in Mentoring Relationships
On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President, becoming the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to hold the office. The importance of the moment was not lost – across social media, posts celebrating this
Processing Racism-Related Trauma through Creative Expression
In the last few years, our country has begun confronting racism and racial injustice on a scale that we haven’t seen since the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1960s. Understanding the history, scope, and implications of systemic racism is a complicated undertaking for all