The National Mentor org states that "relationships are a shared opportunity for learning and growth. Above all, a good mentor is willing to take the time to get to know their mentee, to learn new things that are important to the young person, and even to be changed by their relationship."

• Loving, reliable and responsive relationships are fundamental to child development.

• Through relationships, children learn how to think, understand, communicate, behave, express emotions and develop social skills.

• Playing with children strengthens relationships and encourages children to explore, observe, experiment and solve problems.

• A child’s early relationships shape how their perceptions of themselves and others.

• They also influence how children learn to regulate their emotions and control their impulses.

• Children who can control their emotions and behaviors are better able to settle into the classroom and to learn.

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• An authentic desire to be involved with a young person

• Respect for young people

• Active listening skills

• Empathy

• Ability to see solutions and opportunities

• Flexibility