Near Peer Mentoring: What It Is and Why It Works
Learn what near peer mentoring means, why it can be effective for teens, and how Cougs 4 Kids invites WSU-connected mentors to Be That Coug.
Youth Mentoring in Washington: Be That Coug
Explore youth mentoring in Washington with Cougs 4 Kids. Learn how to listen, build confidence, and take the first step through Be That Coug.
Why Teamwork Is a Life Skill: Lessons Mentors Can Bring From Athletics
Build teamwork life skills through youth mentoring. Use sports-inspired ideas to practice listening, shared roles, respectful disagreement, and reflection.
Flexible Mentoring for Busy WSU Students: Plan a Commitment You Can Keep
Plan flexible youth mentoring around a busy WSU schedule. Learn what to ask, how to prepare, and how to keep communication and commitments dependable.
How WSU Students Can Talk About Perseverance Without Preaching
Support perseverance through youth mentoring. Learn how WSU students can share setbacks, listen to teens, and help them choose a realistic next step.
Team-Building Activities That Help Teens Practice Leadership
Practical team-building activities mentors can use with teens to build leadership, belonging, communication, and youth-led service skills.
Back-to-School Confidence: A Mentor’s Checklist for Teens Ages 13-18
A practical mentor checklist for teens ages 13-18 to build back-to-school confidence through belonging, planning, encouragement, and youth-led next steps.
How Local Businesses Can Sponsor Youth Mentorship Without Hosting a Huge Event
Local businesses can support youth mentorship in practical, visible, and relationship-centered ways without planning a gala, tournament, or large community event.
MentorBoost Kits: What to Pack to Start a Youth Mentoring Conversation
A MentorBoost Kit gives WSU mentors simple questions, activities, and supplies to start youth mentoring conversations with less pressure and more care.
What a Cougs 4 Kids Leadership Workshop Looks Like
See what a Cougs 4 Kids youth leadership workshop can look like, from belonging and icebreakers to mentor-led reflection and service planning.