Editor’s Blog

The multitude and magnitude of coronavirus stressors on children

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The perfect storm of insecurities and isolation creates…

Finding a silver lining: COVID-19 is shedding new light onto childhood poverty

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By Jean Rhodes Young people who are referred to mentoring…

Mentoring in the context of inequality, injustice, and a global pandemic

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By Jean Rhodes When asked how he felt about the timing of…

Now is the time to offer solidarity and support to young people of color

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by Jean Rhodes and Cherrelle Jones (clinical psychology doctoral…

Mentoring in Trump’s America

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Update: We wrote this post 3 years ago, soon after Trump became…

“It’s not your job to worry” and other helpful advice for stressed kids

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by Jean Rhodes COVID-19 has deeply affected the lives…

Findings suggest you can double your effects

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By Jean Rhodes and Kirsten Christensen In a recent study…

The kids aren’t all right: Why mentees will be disproportionately affected by the pandemic

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By Jean Rhodes Although COVID-19 appears to spare children…

Social distancing does not mean emotional distancing: Providing comfort during these trying times

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By Jean Rhodes How should parents, mentors, and other caring…

Rule #1: Don’t minimize the importance of caregivers in mentoring relationships

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by Jean Rhodes Mentoring programs have not always appreciated…

Five strategies for making stronger connections, backed by research

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by Jean Rhodes Care for some direct, research-based ideas for…
Mentoring. Youth mentoring.

What Poverty Does to the Young Brain

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BY MADELINE OSTRANDER For a growing child, deprivation and stress…