Written in a question and answer format, the Mentoring Answer Book addresses the questions and issues that all mentors have faced but that pose a special challenge to those who are new to the adventure:

• “How can I get my mentee to open up to me?”
• “How can I encourage my mentee to adopt a healthier
  diet?”
• “My mentee does not have a phone….”
• “How can I avoid activities that cost a lot of money?”
• “I suspect that there may be abuse… .”
• “My mentee is openly disrespectful to her parent.”
• “What activities are good for a mentee with ADD/ADHD?”
• “How do I discuss sexual issues with my mentee?” and many others that surface during the mentoring experience.

Chapter Titles:

What is Mentoring All About?
A synopsis of some how's and why's

Beginning Steps
Successful strategies for getting off to a solid start, staying on track

Manners, Hygiene, Health
Effective ways to foster positive change, self-esteem

Dollars and Sense
Straight talk about financial considerations

Where to Go…What to Do
Creativity-sparking ideas and helpful suggestions

Issues with Parents and Siblings
How experienced mentors have met the challenges that arise

Behavioral Matters
Tips for gleaning positive outcomes

Mental Health Issues
No-nonsense information for tackling sensitive subjects, from sex education to suicide

Academically Speaking
How to help your mentee achieve greater success in school