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Children & Youth Institute Co-Director
MSU Extension
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517-432-7622
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lbottoml@msu.edu
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Authored Articles
Michigan 4-H volunteer spotlight: Kent County’s Kristi Rozeboom
, May 5, 2020
January is National Mentoring Month
, December 6, 2017
Thank Your Mentor Day
, November 21, 2017
Who should get a mentor?
, November 16, 2017
How to be a mentor to more than one youth
, November 14, 2017
Mentoring in the winter months
, November 14, 2017
Feelings are not right or wrong, they just are
, November 1, 2017
Retain volunteers through ongoing interaction
, June 22, 2017
The process of targeted volunteer recruitment
, March 8, 2017
Keeping young people safe through informed intuition
, March 8, 2017
The importance of volunteer screening and training
, December 13, 2016
Working with a mentee who is not talkative
, December 13, 2016
Celebrating the holidays with your mentee
, December 9, 2016
Sharing your mentoring story
, November 8, 2016
What is a natural mentor?
, November 3, 2016
Mentoring and the election
, November 3, 2016
Building skills in volunteers
, September 26, 2016
Informed intuition in volunteering
, September 23, 2016
When boundaries are crossed
, July 29, 2016
Bay County 4-H Tech Wizards: Tom and Talon
, July 1, 2016
Wayne County 4-H Tech Wizards: Mr. Wells, Jimmy, Brandon & Ronell
, June 28, 2016
4-H Reading Buddies: Bailey and Oren
, June 23, 2016
Strengthening your personal and professional network
, March 9, 2016
Increase your network through volunteerism
, March 9, 2016
Finding consistency in mentoring relationships
, February 4, 2016
Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 5 – Redefinition
, December 23, 2015
Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 4 – Decline and dissolution
, December 23, 2015
Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 3 – Growth and maintenance
, December 22, 2015
Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 2 – Initiation
, December 17, 2015
What can you expect from your mentoring relationship?
, November 25, 2015
Five stages of mentoring relationship development: Stage 1 – Contemplation
, November 25, 2015
The art of asking questions
, November 4, 2015
How to be a great mentor
, September 29, 2015
Preparing your child for a successful mentoring experience
, September 23, 2015
The power of laughter
, August 4, 2015
The power of intuition
, May 27, 2015
How much should you share with youth?
, May 27, 2015
Sustaining mentoring relationships through the summer months
, April 13, 2015
Keeping volunteers engaged and dedicated to a program
, April 13, 2015
What should a case manager do once the mentoring match has been made?
, April 10, 2015
Some compliments are better than others
, April 10, 2015
Navigating difficult conversations with youth
, April 9, 2015
Volunteering is healthy!
, February 26, 2015
Celebrate the mentors in your life
, December 30, 2014
Perfecting your volunteer recruitment pitch
, December 30, 2014
Finding the right volunteers
, December 30, 2014
What should I get my mentee for Christmas?
, December 12, 2014
Passing it on
, October 24, 2014
What secrets can you keep?
, September 26, 2014
Making time to mentor
, September 15, 2014
No and low budget activities for mentors and mentees
, September 10, 2014
Reconnecting with your mentee
, September 5, 2014
Why would I want a mentor?
, August 15, 2014
Realistic expectations for new mentors
, August 6, 2014
Gaining the respect of young people
, July 11, 2014
Making the best match
, July 7, 2014
Engage youth to recruit new mentors
, June 24, 2014
Current mentors can make the best recruiters
, June 20, 2014
Mentoring myths
, May 15, 2014
Effectively screening volunteer mentors
, April 24, 2014
Volunteering benefits job seekers
, March 26, 2014
I can’t be a mentor right now-- what else can I do?
, March 26, 2014
Are you ready for National Volunteer Week?
, March 17, 2014
This is a test
, February 28, 2014
Mentoring youth in rural communities
, January 31, 2014
Mentoring: A life changing relationship
, November 26, 2013
Navigating burnout in mentoring relationships
, November 8, 2013
Looking to make a difference in retirement? Mentor a young person
, November 1, 2013
Group mentoring
, October 8, 2013
Whose project is this anyway?
, September 27, 2013
The power of consistency
, September 17, 2013
Gearing up for the school year
, August 30, 2013
Putting the 5 C’s together
, August 13, 2013
Building youth with the 5 C’s: Caring/compassion
, August 8, 2013
Building youth with the 5 C’s: Character
, July 29, 2013
Building youth with the 5 Cs: Connection
, June 27, 2013
Building youth with the 5 C’s: Confidence
, June 10, 2013
Building youth with the five C’s: Competence
, June 7, 2013
Healthy risk-taking
, May 22, 2013
Focus on the positive: An assets-based approach to youth mentoring
, May 5, 2013
Finding the right fit: How to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you
, April 30, 2013
All good things must end
, March 24, 2013
Using technology to enhance mentoring relationships
, March 5, 2013
Get out of that rut!
, February 27, 2013
How much is too much?
, February 16, 2013
Maintaining your long-term mentoring relationship
, January 31, 2013
Mentoring – Part 4: Cultural competency in mentoring
, December 31, 2012
Mentoring – Part 3: Understanding youth development in mentoring
, December 31, 2012
Mentoring – Part 5: Communicating with your mentee
, December 31, 2012
Mentoring – Part 6: Setting boundaries
, December 31, 2012
Mentoring – Part 1: Building a strong mentoring relationship
, November 28, 2012
Mentoring – Part 2: What mentors need to know
, November 28, 2012
Should you “friend” your mentee on Facebook?
, October 17, 2012
Mentoring a child is simpler than you think
, October 15, 2012
Mentoring: Navigating the tough times
, October 10, 2012
Mentoring: Take advantage of fall activities
, September 24, 2012
Building future STEM professionals
, September 10, 2012
Mentoring: Get to know your mentee
, September 1, 2012
Make a difference through youth mentoring
, June 22, 2012
Becoming a mentor: How to select a mentoring program
, June 22, 2012
Find the best mentoring program for your child
, May 21, 2012
Select a quality mentoring program for your child
, May 21, 2012
Why boundary setting matters in mentor-mentee relationships
, April 26, 2012
Understanding the nature of boundaries is key to mentor-mentee relationships
, April 26, 2012
Strengthening youth-parent relationships through mentoring
, March 23, 2012
Providing closure when mentoring relationships end
, March 23, 2012
Preparing volunteers to succeed as youth mentors
, February 23, 2012
What is mentoring?
, February 23, 2012
Articles Featuring
MSU Extension names Lisa Bottomley and Jodi Schulz children and youth leaders
, December 7, 2023
Authored Documents
Ready To Go: Volunteer Training Toolkit - Building the Relationships (4H1761unit1)
, May 26, 2020
Ready to Go: Volunteer Training Toolkit - Communication (4H1761Unit3)
, May 26, 2020
Ready to Go: Volunteer Training Toolkit - Youth Development (4H1761Unit4)
, May 26, 2020
Ready To Go: Introduction (4H1761Introduction)
, May 26, 2020
Ready to Go: Volunteer Training Toolkit - Cultural Competency (4H1761Unit5)
, May 26, 2020
Ready To Go: Volunteer Training Toolkit Unit 1 Setting Boundaries (4h1761Unit2)
, May 26, 2020
Ready To Go: Volunteer Training Toolkit Complete Set (4H1761)
, May 26, 2020
Listos Para Empezar: Herramientas Para La Capacitación De Tutores (4H1683)
, April 25, 2017
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