Teen Challenge
October 10, 2022
Mentoring A Dream
Supporting parents, educators, and mentors in helping teens to succeed
Mentoring a Dream is a resource for parents, guardians, educators, and adults that have teens in their life.
Reaching the teens around you can feel impossible at times. In their eyes, “You just don’t understand” and navigating these years can be tricky, but I want to provide you with helpful tips and tools to help you guide them through these confusing years.
Empower Adults
Practical tools to guide and support teens.
Inspire Connection
Strengthen communication and trust.
Provide Resources
Access reliable help and
insights.
insights.
About Me
Our Mission: Empower Adults to Empower Teens
Hi, I’m Sharon. Some of you might better know me as Selma P. Verde, author of The Way Series. After raising two boys and writing young adult novels, I knew this was the next step in my journey. I always thought I’d help the teens directly, but the more that our vision came to life, the more I knew that I wanted to help parents and educators feel better equipped to survive those challenging years. Teens today face even more challenges thanks to the internet and social media, but I am making it my mission to help you reach them through the noise so you can climb that mountain together.
Mentoring a Dream is a resource for parents, guardians, educators, and adults that have teens in their life.
Teen Challenges
Have You Talked to Your Teen About.
#LetsTalkAboutIt
Every teen faces unique challenges — from pressure and identity to mental health and belonging. At Mentoring A Dream, we help caring adults start real conversations that make a difference.
Peer Pressure
Help your teen build confidence, make independent choices, and resist unhealthy influence.
Bullying
Learn how to recognize bullying signs — and support your teen in creating safe, respectful environments.
Mental Health
Encourage open, stigma-free conversations about emotions, stress, and self-care.
Diversity
Help your teen embrace differences, stand for inclusion, and celebrate who they are.
Teen Homelessness
Understand what leads to instability — and how to connect with programs that make a real impact.
Addiction
Get informed about the signs and resources available to guide teens toward recovery and hope.
Find the Right Help for Every Challenge
Explore trusted tools, guides, and articles designed to help parents, mentors, and educators understand, connect with, and support teens through life’s challenges — with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
Collaborating with your teen for their success
Diversity
Celebrating differences and helping teens feel valued, respected, and included regardless of identity.
Mental Health
Supporting teens’ emotional well-being by addressing stress, anxiety, depression, and overall mental wellness.
Peer Pressure
Guiding teens to make confident, healthy choices while navigating influence from friends and social circles.
Bullying
Raising awareness and providing support to help teens cope with, prevent, and recover from bullying experiences.
MTR
Mentoring Through Reading
Books have always been powerful tools for growth and understanding. At Mentoring A Dream, our Mentoring Through Reading (MTR) program helps parents, mentors, and educators use stories to open conversations about real-life teen challenges — from mental health to self-discovery and relationships.
Books can be the starting point for conversations that
heal. When adults and teens read together,
understanding follows.
heal. When adults and teens read together,
understanding follows.
Our MTR selections include relatable teen novels, thought-provoking discussion guides, and activities to make reading both meaningful and
fun.
fun.
Inspiring Conversations That Connect Generations
Each story becomes a bridge between generations, creating safe spaces for teens to share their feelings and for adults to listen with empathy. Whether it’s a classroom discussion, a bedtime talk, or a journal reflection, reading together helps build trust, connection, and hope.
Our Blogs
Insights & Inspiration For Parents and Mentors
Upcoming Projects
Building a Stronger Future, One Project at a Time
At Mentoring A Dream, growth never stops. We’re constantly creating new programs, tools, and partnerships that empower parents, mentors, and teens to build stronger connections and face life’s challenges with confidence. Each new project reflects our mission — to inspire meaningful conversations, foster understanding, and provide real support where it matters most.
The Mentorship Circle
Our next project brings small-group mentorship sessions to schools and community centers — helping adults and teens engage in real conversations about trust, confidence, and emotional wellness.
