GrandAM November 2014 Newsletter
The Secret of Self-Control
In September, The New York Times published an important piece in which Professor Walter Mischel, creator of the legendary marshmallow test, discusses the importance – and the learned skill – of self-control. He saysGrandAM October 2014 Newsletter
Big Results
Over the last 12 months, you have helped Grand Area Mentoring reach major mile-stones. Last year we set a high point for the number of youth served: 76. Of those, a record 74%GrandAM September 2014 Newsletter
A Win for Happiness
Did you see Grand Area Mentoring’s report from last school year? It was awesome. You helped Grand County’s at-risk students get better grades, attend school more often, and improve their social skills.GrandAM Summer Newsletter
Catch Up Over Lunch
Mentors and students may meet at HMK’s cafeteria, during FREE SUMMER LUNCH.GrandAM May Newsletter
Stress (less)
Optimal InterventionsThe Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring posted a powerful article by Dr. Jack Shankoff about improving child outcomes. Here are some of the highlights that have direct applications to mentoring.