Vulnerability is often considered a weakness and something to avoid. Bestselling author Brene’ Brown, PhD, has devoted over 12...
Vulnerability in Mentoring
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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....
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,...
Navigating Conversations About Racism with Your Mentee
As mentors, we might feel unsure of how to handle tough conversations when they arise. It is important to stay youth-led...
Internet Safety and Your Mentee
Online school assignments, perusing the internet, gaming and interacting with others through social media are daily, on-going...
Navigating Tough Conversations
Has your mentee ever asked you a question or brought up a topic you found difficult to discuss? How prepared are you to have...
Managing Stress
It seems like are constantly navigating extreme uncertainty. The hyper vigilance of staying safe, piloting constant change, and...
It’s Important
Given the significant social, environmental, and political events of the past year, it may feel like it’s more important now...
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...
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...