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The Troop Bully

Is there a Scout intimidating someone in your unit? Here’s how to stop the troop bully.

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Careful With the Kudos

What builds durable self-esteem in kids? A scientific study offers some clues.

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A moral discussion on when to ‘snitch’

Twitter, Facebook, and other online teen hangouts pose serious challenges for Scouts that adult leaders never imagined in their youth.

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Build a Better Boy

What will inspire success and happiness in your son? Give him a purpose. Best-selling author Michael Gurian tells you how.

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Teaching your Scouts the value of telling the truth

Teach your kids the value of telling the truth.

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Helping Scouts stick to their principles under pressure

Teaching your teens to do the right thing isn’t a game. Or maybe it should be.

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Parenting Solutions: Manners Do Matter

Teaching children to be polite can be a challenge in a world where common courtesy is less and less common, but you can be successful by working at it a little at a time.

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The Wonder of the Woods What Are Our Children Missing?

Fewer young people are experiencing the joy of playing outdoors and exploring nature, says a noted author, who shows how such neglect can be harmful and how programs like Scouting can help to reverse the trend.

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Parenting Solutions: Helping Children Manage Anger and Conflict

Adults can play a key role as a child develops the skills of understanding what triggers strong feelings of displeasure and knowing the best ways to deal with them.

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