Life Skills Archives - Page 23 of 25

Parenting Solutions: Ways to Advance Your Child's Spiritual Life

By Scouting magazine

For children to live balanced lives, parents need to help them grow not only physically, emotionally, and intellectually, but spiritually as well.

How leaders can effectively deal with a Scout's inappropriate behavior

By Scouting magazine

A Webelos den leader asked what could be done when a boy lies, swears, and hits or chases other boys and his father will not intervene. Readers suggested better communication with and involvement of both parent and boy.

Parenting Solutions: Growing Closer as a Family…Even if You've Drifted Apart

By Scouting magazine

It is possible to remain connected in spite of today’s mobility and busy schedules.

Parenting Solutions: Helping Children Know When It's Important To Fit In … and When It's Not

By Scouting magazine

Some children have a hard time balancing the desire to adjust to peer-group behavior with the need to draw the line when urged to join in inappropriate activities.

Behind the Mask of Teenage Anger

By Scouting magazine

It takes patience and determination to help a troubled teen identify and manage his feelings of anger. But a willingness to care and listen may be enough to save a young man’s future.

Parenting Solutions: Helping Children to Be Good Listeners

By Scouting magazine

It can sometimes be exasperating to get children to listen, but there are several positive ways for adults to get through to them.

Parenting Solutions: Teen Suicide: A Preventable Tragedy

By Scouting magazine

Deterring this all-too-frequent cause of death in teenagers and young adults begins with sensitivity, openness, and an active involvement in the life of a troubled youth.

Scouting Responds to a National Crisis

By Scouting magazine

In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Scout units from coast to coast and around the world went into action to help those in need.

Parenting Solutions: Including Children in the Family Grieving Process

By Scouting magazine

When there is a death, children are often neglected mourners. But in order to adapt, adjust, and heal, children need guidance and support from significant adults.

Bringing Out the Best in Your Family

By Scouting magazine

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