Category: Minute

Alexander, from Bedichek Middle School, has been matched with his mentor for  six years.  Alex says that his mentor was the one who really inspired him to think about college. He marvels, “I was just a little kid when we first met, and now I’m

On May 6th, our Seedling family celebrated “Gratitude” at the 17th Annual Mentor Appreciation Luncheon. Master of ceremony Rob Faubion joined us once more to highlight the many achievements and selfless giving of the amazing humans who consistently show up for their Seedling mentees, our

If you’re one of the mentors that has signed up through your Mentor Director to take part in our Summer Pen Pal program, you might be wondering where to start. As a quick refresher, remember to send the postcards to your mentee – first name

The end of the school year is nigh, and you may be wondering, “what happens next?” One of the questions we get asked the most is if you will be reunited with the same mentee in the fall. The answer is yes, as long as

Mentoring relationships end at different times, for a variety of reasons.  You may find out it is no longer possible to leave the office to mentor, or your mentee’s poor school attendance may make it difficult to meet consistently. Occasionally, without warning, your mentee withdraws

April has arrived and that means the end of the school year is just around the corner. While it may sound surprising, this is the perfect time to think about your fall plans and start closure discussions with your mentee. The great news is that

Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter one’s sense of security.  As mentors, understanding the effects of trauma is important in becoming a positive advocate for your mentee.  Emotionally traumatic events such as witnessing a parent’s arrest, being physically

In her book, We Need to Talk, How to Have Conversations, author and public speaker, Celeste Headlee, promotes a list of basic rules for having a good conversation.  These simple rules are ideal reminders for mentors who may be hoping for more connection with their

Some experiences of youth are universal. One of the more difficult challenges that all kids encounter is to face or witness bullying. Bullying stems from a power imbalance and can come in a variety of behaviors that can manifest physically, psychologically or emotionally. It can