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Get your Scouts reading with tips from author Michael Gurian

Boys continue to fall behind girls in reading skills. Bestselling author Michael Gurian, who just signed on to help boost the BSA’s new Literacy Matters campaign, shares how you can help reverse the trend.

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How to head off homesickness before—and during—resident camp

Don’t let homesickness sidetrack your Scouts’ summer camp plans.

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Encourage mentoring between Eagle Scouts and new Scouts

Help new Scouts start their journey on the road to Eagle by encouraging mentoring between your troop’s Eagle Scouts and newbies.

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How to ground helicopter-style parenting methods—fast

Don’t let hovering parents—including yourself—wreck havoc on your troop or crew.

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Pro fisherman Tom Redington shares how to hook Scouts on fishing

Get your Scouts hooked on fishing—especially when it comes to the science, technology, engineering, and math involved in the pastime—with tips from professional fisherman Tom Redington, father of a Tiger Scout.

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Learn more about religious emblems that aim to promote reverence

A Scout pledges to do his duty to God. Helping him understand what that pledge means is the purpose behind the religious emblems programs Scouting recognizes.

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Dr. Lyn Graves shares how you can bring Scouting to the inner city

Dr. Lyn Graves shares inspiring advice for Scouters, encouraging leaders to bring Scouting to youth living in the inner city.

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Why you should take Youth Protection Training today

Michael Johnson, the BSA’s Youth Protection director, talks with Scouting magazine about the ongoing effort to get all Scouting leaders and parents Youth Protection Trained.

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