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There are over 25 million everyday mentors in America guiding youth in many new directions. This site is for you.
  • Lam is struggling with depression. How do I talk to him about this?
  • What is the instructor-student boundary?
  • Is it ok for me to contradict Nandi’s parents’ conservative gender values if I feel it’s best for her?
  • How can I help my young brother make new friends?
  • I can tell my player is distracted by his dad’s recent incarceration. How can I help?
  • How can I promote Brianna’s positive self-esteem?
  • I worry that my teenage neice might have an eating disorder. What’s the best way to talk about it?
  • How do I get Joey to start thinking about college?
  • I think my nephew might be getting bullied at school. How can I help?
You have questions. We have answers.

Academics

Are academics a struggle for you? Do you want to track your academic progress over time? Would it be helpful for you to be accountable to someone that cares about you and can help with whatever academic challenges you face? Checkmates can help.

Attention

Do you struggle to focus on school? Do you feel like you're always distracted, even when you're asked to focus? We can help. Checkmates can connect you to the digital support you need and help track your progress.

Behavior

Are you having difficulty controlling your behavior and having angry outbursts? Not sure exactly what solutions you might try? Checkmates can point you in the right direction.

Friendship

Having friends is fun! But if you're having trouble in your relationships, then maybe you could use a boost. Mobile interventions can help you improve, and we can help you stay on track.

Sadness

Sadness is part of life for everyone, but people handle it in different ways. If you or your child feel overwhelmed by sadness, there are apps that can help, and we can track your progress as you use them.

Worries

It's normal to worry--but if your worries start to take up your time and energy, you might need to make a change. Checkmates can help.

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Top 5 mentoring tips

Keep your promises
Be a role model
Follow-up
Listen compassionately
Share what you know

Skills and Tools

Initiating Tough Conversations

Active Listening
Confidentiality and breaking trust
Defining boundaries
When to notify professionals

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