Communication Archives - Scouting magazine

Communication merit badge imparts an essential life skill

By Michael Freeman

Communication is one of the merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank. But counselor Paul McDonald of Overland Park, Kan., thinks it’s even more important than that.

Nature of Boys: Just the Facts, Jack

By Scouting magazine

How to get the Scouts to open up and talk.

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: How to Talk So Your Children Will Listen… and Learn

By Scouting magazine

Parents and other significant adults can employ several key communication techniques to “get through” to children about the tough issues kids face every day.