Parenting Archives - Scouting magazine

By Aaron Derr

Philmont Scout Ranch isn’t just for youth old enough to spend multiple days in the backcountry. It’s for the entire family.

By Michael Freeman

From New York’s steel towers to the bayous of Louisiana, these five Scouting families make their world a better place.

By Michael Freeman

Find balance so you can take care of yourself and your children.

By Michael Freeman

What happens when a phone tracking application reveals a teenager rebelling?

By Michael Freeman

Talking with teenagers can be tricky.

By Michael Freeman

With a term paper due, Nick makes a desperate move.

By Michael Freeman

The Boy Scouts of America will officially invite girls into Cub and Boy Scouting. How did we get here? Here’s a complete look.

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Risky play — done right — can be an important developmental step.

By Scouting magazine

Use this dilemma to discuss unearned credit with your Scouts.

By Aaron Derr

Raising children to understand that failure is an option, in a ‘participation trophy’ society.