Category: Minute

It’s that time of year, Mentor!  As school draws to a close, we encourage you to plan a meaningful closure with your mentee.  Whether it is saying “so-long for the summer,” saying “goodbye” forever, or even if you haven’t met with your mentee this year,

For over a year now, we have been navigating extreme uncertainty.  The hyper vigilance of staying safe, piloting constant change, and the effects of isolation and loneliness, have taken a toll.  Fears and insecurity can create chronic stress which negatively impacts mental health. Stress levels

Thinking about your mentee’s journey to their new school in the fall? Your 5th or 8th grade mentee might be too, as they will be entering middle school and high school in just a few short months. The idea might be both exciting and a

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 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