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There are over 25 million everyday mentors in America guiding youth in many new directions. This site is for you.
  • Lam is struggling with depression. How do I talk to him about this?
  • What is the instructor-student boundary?
  • Is it ok for me to contradict Nandi’s parents’ conservative gender values if I feel it’s best for her?
  • How can I help my young brother make new friends?
  • I can tell my player is distracted by his dad’s recent incarceration. How can I help?
  • How can I promote Brianna’s positive self-esteem?
  • I worry that my teenage neice might have an eating disorder. What’s the best way to talk about it?
  • How do I get Joey to start thinking about college?
  • I think my nephew might be getting bullied at school. How can I help?
You have questions. We have answers.

Academics

Academics impact college access, career and earning potential. Plus, they lay the foundation for work habits and interpersonal skills. Use this section help them reach academic goals and achieve lifelong success.

Emotional & Physical Health

Not all challenges are visible, physical or easily discussible—which is why emotional and psychological stresses are often overlooked. This section provides insights you'll need to navigate these complex and elusive challenges.

Sexual Health

Talking about sex is difficult. To answer questions about becoming sexually active, confronting sexual identity or online relationships, you need to be ready. This section arms you with answers and advice you’ll need.

Social Media

Smart phones. Laptops. Tablets. Wearables. Teens have more Internet access than ever. And while it’s great for research, it's also a portal to danger. This section gives you the tools and resources to keep teens safe.

Teen Life

By helping teens navigate the pitfalls and temptations of youth, you’ll play a crucial role in their development. Applying to college. Balancing multiple activities. Getting a job. This section helps you help them make the most of their teens.

Tough Stuff

Home should be a safe place. Except when it's not. A parent who's a substance abuser. Or abuser. Or both. A neighborhood—or school—that's unsafe. This section gives you strategies and resources to help teens avert danger.

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Top 5 mentoring tips

Keep your promises
Be a role model
Follow-up
Listen compassionately
Share what you know

Skills and Tools

Initiating Tough Conversations

Active Listening
Confidentiality and breaking trust
Defining boundaries
When to notify professionals

Trending topics

Eating disorders
Social media shaming
Teenage brains

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