by Robin Cox | Nov 17, 2021 | Building strengths, Coaches, Coaching leadership, Mentors, motivating teenagers, Relationships, Resiliency, teachers, youth mentoring
Recently I shared research on the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on youth with some local mentors. While the impact will vary from country to country, there were some common themes which I will share in this blog, ending with some strategies and tips anyone...
by Robin Cox | Apr 27, 2021 | coaching leaders, Family, Mentors, Parents, Relationships, Resiliency, teachers, youth mentoring
Surprisingly Simple Parenting Tips Anyone Can Use The Covid pandemic has changed the world. We will never return to the pre-Covid days. Already I am hearing how the pandemic has caused increased anxiety among youth and I have little doubt it has affected families in a...
by Robin Cox | Dec 1, 2020 | Building strengths, Coaches, Coaching leadership, Family, inspiring adolescents, Mentors, motivating teenagers, Relationships, Resiliency, teachers, youth mentoring
“Who am I?” What is the meaning and purpose of my life?” Anyone who has moved alongside adolescents will appreciate that these are just two of the many questions, albeit key questions they are asking during their journey to become a young adult and...
by Robin Cox | Nov 6, 2008 | GR8MATES
Today will long remain as one of the most memorable days I have had being involved in a youth mentoring program. Sam (not her real name) came back! Sam had basically dropped out of school about seven weeks ago and had moved in with her boyfriend, who was a few years...
by Robin Cox | Oct 26, 2008 | GR8MATES
There are an interesting couple of weeks ahead, as two pilot programs come to an end.Most of the students have now completed their online Student Performer and it is clear that in the majority of mentoring relationships the students have made some significant...
by Robin Cox | Oct 9, 2008 | GR8MATES
I have written before that GR8 MATES is linked to a federal funded not-for-profit organisation. In one month our two other pilot programs will be completed.I am also experiencing the perennial difficulty of recruiting volunteers for another program, mainly because the...
by Robin Cox | Sep 29, 2008 | GR8MATES
Well, two programs are almost completed. It’s school holidays now. Once term resumes, the two other pilot programs will have three weeks to run. I am still feeling that we could have had another three months with these pilots for them to be more effective, so it...
by Robin Cox | Sep 14, 2008 | GR8MATES
This has been a productive week. One group of mentees completed their Student Online Performer and this has immediately given mentors ideas as to the areas they can explore with their mentees. Many of the students are revealing a great deal of potential, yet their...
by Robin Cox | Jun 20, 2008 | GR8MATES
The first pilot project of the GR8 MATES program comes to an end next week. This past week has been a time for reflection, completing Mentor Exit Surveys, Mentee Exit Surveys and the online Mentor Profiler and Student Performer. Although it’s too early to make...
by Robin Cox | Jun 13, 2008 | GR8MATES
The first GR8 MATES program will be concluding in a couple of weeks. One of our mentors gave a brief presentation on public speaking to the students, as each will be sharing something about their mentoring experience in the final Celebration of Learning event. 6 Hot...
