Big Ideas

Big Ideas

What roles do Bigs play in family engagement in mentoring? How do they enhance (or undermine) family relationships? The Big Ideas podcast—sponsored by Search Institute—will explore these kinds of questions, using the Developmental Relationships Framework as a starting point. Each episode will focus on a key issue and one of the elements of developmental relationships. We’ll interview a Big and a parent for each episode, working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the pilot agencies to identify people who can talk about specific, practical ways they have dealt with challenges in positive ways in their own Big-Parent relationship. Hosted by Abby Fisher, VP of Programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.

Episodes

October 5, 2022 9 mins

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.

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

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September 21, 2022 5 mins

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.

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This episode discusses how to address challenges in the context of a mentoring relationship.

Sponsored by Search Institute. 

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September 7, 2022 5 mins

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

Sponsored by Search Institute.

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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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