Mentoring Lessons from Dr. Karen Pearson

Choose Openness:  Lessons from Mentoring

All About Kids, Leadership

By Karen Pearson, Ph.D., former president of Kids Hope USA   Serving as a mentor through Kids Hope USA has been one of the most meaningful commitments of my life. Being president of Kids Hope USA for nearly 7 years was an honor and a challenge certainly, but it’s extra special that I made time to serve as a mentor though a local church just like thousands of other volunteers across the country!    Mentoring through a Kids Hope program is a decision to faithfully show up at the school to meet with one […]

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Mentoring helps with winter blues

How can mentoring combat winter blues? 

Across the Country, Ministry Engagement

This time of year, we see less light, feel colder temperatures, and, for many people, pile on the snow. When the days feel short and the nights feel long, it can be difficult to remain positive. These blues are linked to wintertime for all these reasons.   How can we combat winter blues? One great, unexpected way is through mentoring! Let’s unpack the unique ways that being a mentor can help

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New Habits for Mentoring this Year

New Mentoring Habits for a New Year 

Across the Country, All About Kids, Ideas for mentoring

A new year is the best time to reset and refresh your habits. When it comes to mentoring, it’s important to consider resetting as well. There is no better time to think of some new habits to incorporate or old habits that need to change!  Let’s dive into these tangible ideas to reset your mentoring hour.   Make Sure that Your Student Has a “Choice Moment”  Students are

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The impact of giving back

Giving Back During the Holidays: The Impact of Kids Hope USA 

Across the Country, Celebrations, Ministry Engagement

With the holidays approaching, we begin to understand why we should give back, and learn how we should give back. Now we are starting to realize the impact of giving back!   Learn what it means to make an impact with Kids Hope USA this holiday season and see how it affects students, schools, churches, and your personal life.  Reducing Loneliness  Loneliness is a growing concern in our world today, and it is exacerbated by the

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How to Give Back During the Holidays

Giving Back During the Holidays: How? 

Across the Country, Donors, Ministry Engagement

If you already have an understanding of the importance of giving back during the holidays but need some tangible next steps, you’ve come to the right place!  Here are some great ways to get involved and learn how to give back this holiday season.   Give Financially  Every dollar you give makes a difference. Year-end giving can fuel an organization’s goals that they set months or years ago. Consider

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