parenting Archives - Scouting magazine

Go ahead and say something about drug and alcohol abuse

By Michael Freeman

Wondering how to talk to young people about drugs and alcohol? You’re not alone.

Grow your child’s brain in a healthy way

By Michael Freeman

Help grow your child’s brain by encouraging the Yes Brain state.

The power is yours when it comes to screen time

By Michael Freeman

Simple rules for supervising screen time.

A good kind of scary for your kids

By Michael Freeman

Understanding and fighting anxiety disorders.

The rewards from introducing kids to the wilderness

By Michael Freeman

If we’re going to get today’s kids outdoors, we parents and adult leaders have to take them there.

Art of parenting meets the science of resilience

By Scouting magazine

A key goal for parents is to help children develop the ability to bounce back from adversity.

Try these 10 steps to help Scouts develop resilience

By Scouting magazine

Here’s how to help your kids (and Scouts, too) develop the “Fourth R” — resilience — to help them overcome adversities.

Encourage kids to shape up while emphasizing fun

By Scouting magazine

Find out what can parents do to encourage fitness outside of Scout meetings and weekend outings.

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.

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.