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How to Be an Ally

How to Be an Ally

Author Connie HoweNo Opinions
Whether you’ve been with your mentee for a few weeks or several years, there are always ways you can show up for them and provide support. We learned that ally is not a title or identity one can claim, rather it’s an ongoing practice that
Press Release 11.10.2021 A Decade of Honoring Austin’s Heroes: Seedling Hosts 10th Annual Gala in Support of Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

Press Release 11.10.2021 A Decade of Honoring Austin’s Heroes: Seedling Hosts 10th Annual Gala in Support of Children Who Have an Incarcerated Parent

Author Connie HoweNo Opinions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dan Leal, Executive Director (512) 323-6371 (phone) dan@seedlingmentors.org A Decade of Honoring Austin’s Heroes: Seedling Hosts 10th Annual Gala in support of Children who have an Incarcerated Parent Austin, TX: Seedling invites the Austin community to our 10th Annual Austin’s Fab
Financial Literacy for Kids

Financial Literacy for Kids

Author Connie Howe
Learning how to handle money is a lifelong process.  Even as adults, some of us are still taking the steps to financial acuity. Positive or negative, children begin their education regarding money from their parents.  They also pick up misinformation through friends, television, and social
Engaging or Reengaging Your Mentee

Engaging or Reengaging Your Mentee

Author Connie Howe
As winter approaches mentors are getting back into the mentoring routine. Occasionally even the most experienced mentors may find themselves at a loss on how to engage their mentee. It’s natural given the social isolation many of us have experienced as a result of the
Talking to Your Mentee about Big Issues

Talking to Your Mentee about Big Issues

Author Connie Howe
Lately, it seems like every day brings major headline news around political divisiveness, natural disasters, the pandemic, extreme wealth inequities, violence, and other stories of suffering. We as adults are overwhelmed, and it’s sometimes easy to forget how confusing and daunting this is for our
Tips for Mentors Visiting Mentees at School

Tips for Mentors Visiting Mentees at School

Author Connie Howe
Whether you're visiting campus for the first time or returning after a long break, we've got some tips to make your in-person visits easy and fun! Save in your phone contacts: Mentor Director’s Cell Number Seedling Office  (512) 323-6371 School Office Number School Contact/Helper Number
Tools to Combat Screen Fatigue

Tools to Combat Screen Fatigue

Author Connie Howe
Every day, we spend countless hours in front of screens. While the technology that makes virtual mentoring possible has without a doubt enriched our lives, it also comes with its own series of drawbacks. Our brains are hardwired for in-person interactions, and sometimes the delays
Returning to School

Returning to School

Author Connie Howe
There is a sense of excitement and relief in the air as our young people return to school for in-person learning and extracurricular activities.  With school districts putting their rules for a safe return in place, students can walk the halls, eat lunch in the
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