Coming This Summer!
New sessions of our My Mini Mentor program for kids ages 10-15
Parents, teachers, and counselors know it and researchers have shown it: Too many kids become dramatically less self-assured on the journey to and through adolescence. Scholars have quantified a 30% decrease in confidence between ages 8 and 14.
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The causes of this decline are numerous, with one common denominator: Diminishing confidence. It is an essential tool for turning dreams into reality. So are mentors. Young kids without mentors become young adults who are hesitant to seek out mentors in and outside of the work - place —a crucial factor in personal growth and professional advancement. There is a dearth of structured mentoring programs for teens, and a likelihood that too many kids would not reach out for a mentor even if one were offered. We believe our mentors can change the status quo. Our miniature equine mentors are non-judgmental listeners, understand more than they can say, respect privacy, model emotionally healthy behavior, share their wisdom, and return kindness with an endless loyalty. In short: the perfect mentor!