GrandAM March 2015 Newsletter
Emotional Regulation
motions are vital to every human being. They inform us about what’s important. They warn us away from injury. They help us connect to parents and newborns and partners. However, sometimes emotions can get the better of us. When unregulated, feelings can...GrandAM January 2015 Newsletter
January is National Mentoring Month!
This month the nation commends its many generous mentors like you. Thank you for your promise to help children in Moab. These kids who crave kind adult attention appreciate the time...GrandAM December 2014 Newsletter
Mentoring to Reduce Toxic Stress
Imagine if scientists discovered a toxic substance that increased the risks of cancer, diabetes and heart, lung and liver disease for millions of peopleGrandAM 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.