Youth Development Archives - Page 3 of 14

How to hold a meaningful discussion with Scouts about ethnic slurs

By Scouting magazine

This crafted ethics debate will help your Scouts or Venturers hold a discussion on ethnic slurs.

How to harness the positive and negative powers of peer pressure

By Scouting magazine

How you can help teens harness the powerful (and sometimes positive) effects of peer pressure.

How to help young people find the happiness in life

By Aaron Derr

Happiness doesn’t just happen. Here’s how you can help boost your kids’ morale and help them find the happiness in everyday life.

Research proves that Scouting builds character in youth

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Research led by Tufts University proves that Scouting experiences help build and strengthen character in youth.

How to strengthen family ties with traditions

By Aaron Derr

Want to build the connections in your family? Try these tips to establish new traditions.

Ethics debate: How to respond to inappropriate Internet content

By Scouting magazine

One of your Scouts receives an R-rated Snapchat photo from a friend. How should he respond? Lead this ethics debate to help your Scouts and Venturers decide.

What to do when videogames are playing your kid

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Use these winning points to help your child deal with a videogame obsession.

Ethical dilemma: What should Scouts do when another Scout makes OA elections political?

By Scouting magazine

Discuss this ethical dilemma with your Scouts: What should you do when a Scout makes OA elections political?

How to to tell stories that teach

By Aaron Derr

Use these storytelling techniques from the experts to teach your kids important life lessons.

How to balance risk and reward in children’s play

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