Life Skills

Bringing Out the Best in Your Family

When tough situations arise, strong and healthy families can pull together as a team, drawing strength from individual character traits and smart parenting.

Leaders

How to work with a Scout's opinionated parents

Scouter J.L.R. wondered how to react to outspoken parents who interfere with a leader’s ability to run the program. Readers agreed on one tactic: Ask the critics to become involved as registered leaders.

Jamborees

Amazing! Fun! Fantastic! Cool!

Participants chose different superlatives to describe the 2001 National Scout Jamboree, but everyone agreed that the historic gathering was one unforgettable Scouting experience.