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New study finds Dutch youth were more likely to adhere to COVID-19 measures if they had a natural mentor

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Koning, N., Hagedoorn, N., Stams, G.-J. J. M., Assink, M., & van Dam, L. (2021). What makes Dutch youth comply with preventive COVID-19 measures? An explorative study. Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22651 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest:  Taking preventative measures is necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19. This explorative study explores which factors […]

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The “youth top problems” measure: Identifying and keeping track of youths’ needs

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Weisz, J. R., Chorpita, B. F., Frye, A., Ng, M. Y., Lau, N., Bearman, S. K., Ugueto, A. M., Langer, A., Hoagwood, K. E., & The Research Network on Youth Mental Health. (2011). Youth top problems: Using idiographic, consumer-guided assessment to identify treatment needs and to track change during psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79(3), 369–380. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0023307 […]

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Mentoring expert, Szilvia Simon, talks about how online programming can open doors for international connections

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Experts’ Corner: Mentoring in the era of COVID-19 From the ‘Mentoring in the era of COVID-19: Nine experts in the field weigh in’ article by Justin Preston and Monica Arkin Szilvia Simon of the European Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring adds that, even once in-person programming has resumed to its former capacity, virtual programming will continue […]

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[Webinar] Career Readiness Resources for Youth Serving Programs

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Date: July 22, 2021, 1:00 PM EST In this upcoming MENTOR webinar, American Student Assistance (ASA) will share free tools and resources that organizations can use to help youths with career exploration. They will also talk about which tools and resources discussed during this event that mentoring pairs are using.  This webinar will have live […]

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How To Reduce Stress When Moving With Kids

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By Molly Henderson, Reprinted from Moving Company Reviews On average, each person in the United States can expect to move about 12 times in their lifetime. Ask anyone who has moved even once, and they’ll tell you that moving can be one of the hardest things to do. Even though they may not be involved […]

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What American kids need this summer

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To help students recover from a pandemic school year, experts are prescribing fun. Featured Article by Anna North, Vox  The 2020-2021 school year was difficult for many children. As students around the country struggled to keep up with their schooling during a pandemic, many people became increasingly concerned about children falling behind.     In this article, experts […]

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This Could Be the Moment to Help the Poorest Among Us: Our Nation’s Children

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The legislation, investments, and collaborative action we need By S. Paul Reville & John B. King Jr., Reprinted from EducationWeek Across our nation, getting to a place where every child has the opportunity to thrive requires work both inside and outside of schools with whole communities involved. In the wealthiest nation on earth, it seems […]

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Want your Kid (or Mentee) to Learn. Something New? Sign Yourself Up, Too

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How taking on unfamiliar challenges alongside my daughter benefits us both. By Tom Vanderbilt, Reprinted from The New York Times  One of the roles that new parents soon find themselves in — even as they are still learning how to be a parent — is that of teacher. Suddenly, in the eyes of a child, […]

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A National Agenda for Children’s Mental Health

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By Jessica Dym Bartlett and Brandon Stratford, Reprinted from Child Trends The social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children and youth is a critical aspect of human development that lays the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as one in five children had a diagnosed mental health disorder. […]

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How to Help Kids Open Up About Anything

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“How to Help Kids Open Up About Anything”  Tips for creating safe spaces and developing emotional intelligence in your children Featured Article by Shanicia Boswell, The New York Times Shanicia Boswell, founder of Black Moms Blog, grew up receiving a lot of lessons from her mother. As a parent now, Boswell provides some tips for […]

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