--- title: The Mentor Your Busy Child Actually Wants description: In this blog, we share some of the exciting experiences of our great team of mentors. --- [![cc-logo-black-1](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cc-logo-black-1.png?width=173&height=57&name=cc-logo-black-1.png "cc-logo-black-1")](https://www.curiouscardinals.com/) Open main menu Close main menu [advice for parents](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/advice-for-parents) [mentorcommunity](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/mentorcommunity) [ccmentors](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/ccmentors) # The Mentor Your Busy Child Actually Wants [Audrey Wisch](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/author/audrey-wisch) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/the-mentor-your-busy-child-actually-wants) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/the-mentor-your-busy-child-actually-wants) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/the-mentor-your-busy-child-actually-wants) [![Note from audrey](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Note%20from%20audrey.webp?width=1200&height=300&name=Note%20from%20audrey.webp)](https://www.curiouscardinals.com/?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_1xf08vpvKVioGgYJ1oWhvWGD0uvXsBoj1GnZpqt8ym76T54fYHUc6pl3jhEt8EtiYCeAl) --- ### Your Child's Next Mentor Could Be Batman *(Yes, really—we have Gotham's *[David](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/david-mazouz?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0)* Mazouz on our mentor roster)* When David Mazouz joined our mentorship team, it reminded us of something we already knew: exceptional mentors can be both accomplished and approachable. Instead of being one of his 565,000 Instagram followers, your child can work with him one-on-one. ![batman-newsleter](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/batman-newsleter.jpg?width=512&height=288&name=batman-newsleter.jpg) --- ### **Our Mentor Network Includes:** - Two Rhodes Scholars - ([Isabella](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/isabella-turilli?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) and [Henry](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/henry-cerbone?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0)) - An Olympic Athlete  - ([Tricia](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/tricia-mangan?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0)) - And too many valedictorians, class presidents, and Fulbright Scholars to count (trust us, we tried counting once during a team meeting and had to take a snack break) But credentials aren't everything. Our mentors are chosen because they're both highly accomplished and genuinely relatable—the kind of role models who make success feel achievable. ![mentorsCCemail](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mentorsCCemail.webp?width=561&height=186&name=mentorsCCemail.webp) [![Screen Shot 2025-01-09 at 2.59.56 PM-1](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202025-01-09%20at%202.59.56%20PM-1.png?width=334&height=53&name=Screen%20Shot%202025-01-09%20at%202.59.56%20PM-1.png)](https://meetings.hubspot.com/ian-bott?uuid=e01e9340-8cd0-45cb-ad70-0731a7b9077b&utm_campaign=Weekly+Parent+Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) --- ### **Why Mentorship Matters Now** Let's be honest: teens naturally start tuning out parental advice. While you can't control who they follow on TikTok or sit with at lunch, you can introduce them to a Curious Cardinals mentor who combines academic excellence, and extracurricular achievement, with real-world perspective. As someone who meets with two mentors monthly (and yes, I convinced my co-founder and my highly competent parents to get coaches), I've seen firsthand how these relationships transform lives. ![AudreysMentor&Team](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AudreysMentor%26Team.webp?width=495&height=324&name=AudreysMentor%26Team.webp) *(My mentor & I - I got her to speak to our whole team!)* --- ### **The Research Backs It Up** Angela Duckworth notes that "interests thrive when there is a crew of encouraging supporters." Atul Gawande emphasizes that [in order to get great at anything, get a coach. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHDq1PcYkT4&utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) --- ### **This Isn't Just Another Tutoring Service** Our mentors don't just help with homework—they inspire growth: - Create and star in a film project with [David](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/david-mazouz?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) (yes, Batman himself) 🎥 - Learn to balance academics and athletics from [Simon](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/simon-lamar?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0), [Alex](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/alex-escudero?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0), and [Joseph](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/joseph-obrien?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0)—Division I athletes who've mastered both (think: help with homework plus executive function skills from someone your busy athlete can look up to and see themselves in—perfect for saving time and staying organized) 📚🥎 - Develop policy papers or conduct your own research with [Zander](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/zander-blitzer?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) or [Dharma](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/dharma-sedagonzalez?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0), our Fulbright Scholars who can teach you how to conduct research in a fun, accessible way 🔎 - Turn writing into awards with [Divya](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/divya-mehrish?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) or [Aidan](https://app.curiouscardinals.com/mentors/aidan-ginor?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0), Gold Key medalists who know the path to success (seriously—the [Scholastic Art & Writing Competition](https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/how-to-enter/?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Parent%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HN6ne4q-KVrd9Ywnv20QMyKOiWm-CWafBuYijsDWwoqN-tpqa5axY8j9z6MFJ2lJ9OKC0) due date is coming up this December—work on a piece to submit today!) 📝 --- ### **Why Curious Cardinals?** We're not adding to your child's workload—we're amplifying their potential. Whether replacing traditional tutoring or providing expert guidance on existing projects, our mentors make excellence accessible and achievement attainable. Ready to match your child with their dream mentor? 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