The pandemic and its corollary, social isolation, has literally arrested the development of adolescents, explained Kathy Hartley, retired LASD school psychologist, at a recent roundtable for MTC tutors. This is the time when middle schoolers should start to break away from parents and connect with their peers, a process that has been drastically impacted over…
Connecting students and caring adults for 25 years “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” ― Rudyard Kipling In January, MTC kicked off a year of reflection and celebration. When Bob Adams and Marge Bruno put their heads and hearts together to support students 25 years ago, they launched…
MTC In The News Guidance for Students by: Carol Olson Contributor Originally Published: December 29th, 2020
Feeling supported in a year of upheaval and uncertainty “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou In the non-profit world, as in business, we often talk about the numbers. How many young people were served?…
Intergenerational relationships between adolescents and older adults are a win-win. According to Rita Hitching, MTC Board Member and founder of Teenbrain, teenagers who have a relationship with an older caring adult demonstrate greater empathy and willingness to help others, have higher self-esteem, and are more positive in their outlook. And, older adults who interact with…
Relationships matter in this time of joy and giving Jenny and Emily bonded instantly when they were matched two years ago. They immediately found that they had much in common – a mutual interest in education, shared family birthdays, and a similar style. Initially Jenny wanted a mentor so she could try new things and…
