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What roles do Bigs play in family engagement in mentoring? How does family engagement enrich their experience? How do they enhance (or undermine) family relationships? The Big Ideas podcast—sponsored by the Search Institute—will explore these kinds of que

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    • Oct 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    Ep. 6: Try Something You've Never Done Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 9:39


    This episode examines how Bigs can work to expand the horizons of their Little's in the context of a mentoring relationship. Sponsored by Search Institute.

    Ep. 5: Things You Can Do To Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 53:48


    This episode demonstrates how mentoring relationships can be mutually supportive for Bigs, Little's and family members. Sponsored by Search Institute.

    Ep. 4: The Power of Respect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 5:15


    This episode demonstrates how BBBS matches share power through mutual respect, being sure each person's voice is heard, collaborating, and giving each other opportunities to lead. Sponsored by Search Institute.

    Ep. 3: Growing Through Challenging Mentoring Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 7:35


    This episode discusses how to address challenges in the context of a mentoring relationship. Sponsored by Search Institute. 

    Ep. 2: Caring That Fits Into Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 5:27


    This episode focuses on practical ways that Bigs can express care to both Littles and their family members.  Sponsored by Search Institute.

    Ep. 1: Three Nutrients for Growing Strong Big-Parent Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 9:08


    This episode introduces three powerful nutrients necessary for growing strong relationships between Bigs, Littles, and their family members.  Sponsored by Search Institute.

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