Ceck this Out and Save the Date!

Here is a great way to thank those who have helped you become the person you are today. Mentor Day at Babb's January 23rd. I would like you to think about your mentor and bring the stories to Babb's on the 23rd to share with others. I would also encourage you to then use your skills and time to help others by becoming a mentor. The details about Mentor Day at Babb's are below.

Check out this website: www.whomentoredyou.org

This site is a place to share mentoring stories and celebrates all things having to do with mentors.

Have a great new year!!!!!

January is National Mentoring Month

January 23 is Metro Youth Partnership Mentor Day at Babb’s Coffee Houses, 604 Main Avenue and 1617 32 Avenue South, both in Fargo

Stop by during their regular hours of 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., check out information on becoming a mentor.

And, while you are there, order one of their delicious white chocolate mochas and a chocolate fudge bar……for each Babb’s will donate 50 cents to Metro Youth Partnership’s mentoring program.

I challenge you to move at least one of your meetings to Babb's on the 23rd of January. As Asset Champions, I would also encourage you to put your asset knowledge to work by becoming a mentor.

The Holidays

I hope that you all had great, safe, and happy holidays.

I had a great holiday and I even did some asset building. I took three of my little cousins sledging on Christmas Day. I think that I worked off Christmas dinner carrying the kids up the hill, it was my daily cardio.

Did you spend one-on-one time with young people?
Did you tell some one that you appreciate them and value your relationship?

Let me know what you are up to so that we can pass on your asset building activities on to the other champions.

Asset #1 is Family Support — Family life provides high levels of love and support

During these busy next few days of travel, food, and family; it is important to remember that the #1 asset is Family Support—Kids feel love and supported in their family.

Below are just a few things that can be done in this busy holiday season to show the kids in your family you support them. These suggestions are from the book What kids need to succeed.

• Give more hugs and verbal reinforcement. Don’t assume that you kids know how much you love them. Tell them.

• Let your love for your children show in the way you look at them, the words you say, your tone of voice, and your body language.

• It’s not true that all kids want their parents to stop hugging or kissing them once they become teenagers. Ask your children to tell you what feels comfortable for them, and respect their boundaries. This is important as your children get older.

• Eat at least one meal together every day. I have also heard the suggestion to have the children help plan and make the meals. There is great learning and teaching moments in all things that we do everyday.

• Set aside at least one evening per week for family activities. Brainstorm as a family things you might like to do, then agree on which ones to try. Be open to ideas from all family members, and willing to share your children’s interest. I know that Asset Champion Chris Barton, does this with her family. She even says that the idea of family game night is spreading through her neighborhood.

• Spend time with each of your children individually. If Jon and Kate Gosselin can do this with their 8 kids, you can do it too!!! I challenge you to do this everyday by blocking out time in the morning or at night. Make sure to share your ideas with others by posting a comment on the blog.

• Talk with your kids about what would make your home more comfortable and inviting for them and their friends.

• BE YOUR CHILD'S BIGGEST FAN!!!!!!!!

Make sure to post and share holiday Asset building stories with us!!!

The Life section is all about Asset Building

The Forum-- Life section is all about Asset Building!

“Seven Ways to Simplify your Holidays”.

One of the suggestions is to “Give the Gift of Time” by spending time with a younger child as a gift for the holidays. The gift of time is something that will strengthen your relationship with the child and it is an asset building activity, too. This suggestion reinforces the importance of asset building and building relationships with younger children. Make sure to check out the whole article in the Forum today.

Save the Date--January 23rd

Hello Champions!!!

January is National Mentoring Month

January 23 is Metro Youth Partnership Mentor Day at Babb’s Coffee Houses, 604 Main Avenue and 1617 32 Avenue South, both in Fargo

Stop by during their regular hours of 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., check out information on becoming a mentor.

And, while you are there, order one of their delicious white chocolate mochas and a chocolate fudge bar……for each Babb’s will donate 50 cents to Metro Youth Partnership’s mentoring program.

I challenge you to move at least one of your meetings to Babb's on the 23rd of January. As Asset Champions, I would also encourage you to put your asset knowledge to work and become a mentor.