Youth Development – Page 6 – Scouting magazine

Try these methods for managing your kids’ screen time

By Scouting magazine

But reducing kids’ screen time from seven hours down to one or two is more than just an elementary math problem. For some expert advice, Scouting turned to two experts (and sisters): Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill, authors of Jump-Starting Boys.

Ethics debate: Who should write a student’s college essay?

By Scouting magazine

Use this fictional ethical dilemma with your Scouts to explore the gray area between helping a friend and cheating on his behalf.

Expert advice on how to unleash your child’s imagination

By Scouting magazine

Every child is wired to be creative. Use these strategies to help unleash your son’s or daughter’s natural creativity.

A how-to guide for bike touring with Scouts

By Aaron Derr

Scott Stoll, a former Scout who cycled around the world in four years, shares his tips for Scouts and Venturers when it comes to planning a bike-touring journey.

Explore the BSA’s longtime partnerships with diverse religious faiths

By Scouting magazine

To celebrate the BSA’s 100-year-long partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we examine the fabric of relationships with religious faiths our movement has woven over the decades. ASK R. CHIP TURNER, chairman of the

How to know the difference between healthy competition and aggression

By Scouting magazine

Learn how to identify the differences between healthy competition among boys and dangerous aggression.

An ethical challenge in which a teasing game goes bad

By Scouting magazine

Use this scenario to help your troop or crew discuss the pros and cons of this ethical dilemma.

Ten reasons why your Scouts and Venturers should try stand-up paddleboarding

By Scouting magazine

Get your troop or crew started with a new water activity: stand-up paddleboarding. This list breaks down what’s so great about this versatile water sport.

Get your Scouts reading with tips from author Michael Gurian

By Scouting magazine

Boys continue to fall behind girls in reading skills. Bestselling author Michael Gurian, who just signed on to help boost the BSA’s new Literacy Matters campaign, shares how you can help reverse the trend.

How to ground helicopter-style parenting methods—fast

By Scouting magazine

Don’t let hovering parents—including yourself—wreck havoc on your troop or crew.