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Launch a Sea Scouting program with this Mate’s advice

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Get started — or keep your Sea Scouting program afloat — with advice from Mate Adam Tunks.

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Get your Scouts reading with tips from author Michael Gurian

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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 ground helicopter-style parenting methods—fast

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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

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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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Why you should take Youth Protection Training today

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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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How to juggle the roles of dad and Scout leader

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Scouters share ideas from the field when it comes to juggling roles as a parent with leadership positions within your pack, troop, crew, or team.

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Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

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On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

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A quiz to test your knowledge of winter camping

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Take this quiz to see how much you know about winter camping.

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Advice for parenting a strong-willed child

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Author Cynthia Tobias offers her tips for handling strong-willed children—useful lessons for both parents and Scout leaders.

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How to slow yourself down on a steep ski run

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You’re out on the slopes for a day of skiing. Suddenly, you find yourself hurtling out of control down a steep expert run. What should you do?

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