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Addressing Bullying as a Mentor

Addressing Bullying as a Mentor

In the age of the internet and social media, bullying has become amplified as children and teens become victims of its effects. As mentors, you are in a unique position to support your mentee if they are experiencing bullying, and also provide guidance if your mentee...

Learning From Each Other

Learning From Each Other

February was a busy month as Seedling Mentor Directors hosted Support Meetings for our Mentors.  Whether in person or on Zoom, after work or during the lunch hour, our goal was to give you the opportunity to come together, ask questions and offer support to one...

Internet Safety and Your Mentee

Internet Safety and Your Mentee

Online school assignments, perusing the internet, gaming and interacting with others through social media are daily, on-going practices for our youth.  While parents and teachers are the first line of defense for educating them about internet safety, mentors can be an...

Teens & Budgeting

Teens & Budgeting

Stepping into the new year, we may feel the need to reflect on how we approach spending, budgeting, and money. If you mentor an older student, they too may have money on their mind, especially as they continue to prepare for life after graduation. We put together this...

Loss, Grief and Empathy

Loss, Grief and Empathy

A child grieving the death of a parent generates care, concern, and empathy. The grief of a child who loses their parent to incarceration or deportation however, is often misunderstood and overlooked.  Though still living, the parent is taken from the child’s life,...

Reconnecting with your Mentee

Reconnecting with your Mentee

Establishing clear expectations around reconnection with your mentee after a break is essential to nurturing your mentoring match. Whether you and your mentee have been matched for a few months or several years, there are steps you can take as a mentor to make sure...

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