where we provide tips on growing as a new mom and a Christian woman
During National Mentoring Month you likely saw a variety of organizations such as One by One looking for volunteers to mentor a wide range of populations: teens, college students, businessmen/women, entrepreneurs, or, in One by One’s case, pregnant and new moms.
But what does it really mean to mentor, and why should you consider becoming a mentor? Keep reading to learn about mentoring and how you can become a mentor to a new mom looking for support.
Read MoreYou’ve heard it before: it only takes one person to make a difference in someone’s life. Often, we hear adults thank a childhood teacher for being that person: the one to perceive when a child is struggling, the one to provide special encouragement, the one to recognize special talents. As adults we remember those teachers who really took the time to know us and help us grow.
At One by One, that person can be you. Our mentors serve pregnant and new moms by providing friendship, support, and encouragement as well as parent education and life skills lessons to help them learn to parent well. We talk a lot about our mentors because they’re on the front lines: each mentor talks/texts with her mom weekly and meets with her monthly until her child turns one. But there are other ways you can be the “one” at One by One.
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