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The Beauty of Serving Others
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a group of tweens who’d gathered at a shelter for families experiencing homelessness. They brought homemade holiday treats for the families and donated food to the shelter for meals. They wrote notes of gratitude and appreciation for the staff and heard from the director about the families they serve and what it takes to run a shelter. It was such an incredible opportunity for these young people to learn about gratitude, kindness, and serving others. The holiday season is a time when lots of us think about giving and…
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10 Great Podcasts for Tweens
The teachers in our school district have been on a historic first-ever strike since November 1st (we love our teachers! ✊🏼💙), which means there have been a lot of kids – 49,000 to be exact – spending much of their time at home for the last 16 days and counting (including my three!). It also means I can’t hold my school-based workshop series since we meet on campus and all school buildings are closed during the strike. Since my after-school classes are canceled and we parents are all scrambling for things to keep our kiddos busy, I sent some DIY activities for the students in my workshops and a few podcast…
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Why Youth Mentoring is Important
Ah, adolescence. It’s a time of limitless potential and infinite dreams, but it can also be a season filled with uncertainty and challenges. This is where the role of youth mentors becomes invaluable. Today I’d like to shed some light on some of the magic that happens when young people find the guidance and support they need. Here are just some of the reasons youth mentoring is so awesome (but I may be biased!): A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON: In a world that can sometimes feel cold and uncaring, having a youth mentor is like having a warm hug when you need it most. Mentors are empathetic listeners, always ready…
