The Mentor Blog: Events and Activities July 13 – 20July 14, 2015community-stories By : Edward CarsonThis week, enjoy a number of interesting and fun events in the GTA. There are many different exciting activities to ...Read more
Glen & Jamie Present The Best Dinner EverJuly 13, 2015community-stories By : Edward CarsonOn Tuesday, July 21, our favorite hosts and partners, Glen & Jamie will host the third annual Best Dinner ...Read more
Jays Care Takes The Peer Project To The BallgameJune 14, 2015community-stories mentee-stories By : Edward CarsonA big big thanks to the Jays Care Foundation! On May 19, The Peer Project got a very special invite to Rogers ...Read more
#SoAwesome: Nicole And Mya = The Perfect Mentoring MatchJune 11, 2015community-stories By : Edward CarsonNicole and Mya have been matched through the Peer Project for almost three years. For both, it’s been three years ...Read more
How to deal with AbuseMay 13, 2015abuse By : Edward CarsonMentors usually develop trusting relationships with their mentees and survivors of abuse usually try to disclose ...Read more
How to deal with racism and discriminationMay 13, 2015descrimination By : Edward CarsonRacism and discrimination is not always confined to overt acts, it can also be institutionalized and systemic. ...Read more
What are the different types of mental illnesses?May 12, 2015mental-illness By : Edward CarsonMaking sure kids have a positive mental health is growing as an important developmental goal for kids. Mentoring ...Read more
Understanding Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)May 12, 2015adhd By : Edward CarsonAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder that primarily affects the prefrontal ...Read more
Overcoming Learning disabilitiesMay 12, 2015learning-disabilities By : Edward CarsonIf your mentee has difficulty with reading, writing, math, fine motor skills, language, hearing different sounds or ...Read more
Steps to help stop cyber bullyingMay 12, 2015bullying By : Edward CarsonIs your mentee being cyber bullied? Did they tell you or are they showing signs of distress, perhaps shuddering ...Read more
Peer Project Super Volunteer Kathy Bodnar Honoured with Volunteer Toronto Legacy AwardMay 5, 2015community-stories By : Edward CarsonWe’re very please to share this great story. We have so many amazing volunteers who give so much to make a ...Read more
From Mentored to Mentor, the Growth of CharlieApril 22, 2015featured mentee-stories By : Edward CarsonGrowing up with a single mom with English as his second language, school was a struggle for Charlie. With a busy ...Read more