Author: Ellen Patel

Parent Guides & Family Support

Helping Your Child Feel Confident for Their First Troop Meeting

Help your child overcome first troop meeting nerves with proven parent strategies and Scouting tips.

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Parent Guides & Family Support

Scouting, Sports, and School Clubs: Choosing the Right Fit for Youth Growth

How do Scouting, sports, and school clubs compare for teens in terms of benefits, time commitment, leadership opportunities, and family fit?

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Troop Life & Scout Skills

Top Time Management Techniques Scouts Use in School

Essential time management strategies for Scouts to balance school, activities, and personal growth effectively.

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Leadership & Growth, Troop Life & Scout Skills

How to Balance Scouting with Sports, Clubs, and Homework

Master balancing Scouts, sports, clubs, and homework with proven time management and prioritization strategies.

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Merit Badge Mastery

How Parents Can Use AI to Support Their Scout’s Journey

How parents can help Scouts use AI responsibly—for school, Scouting projects, and outdoor adventures—including ethics, skill-building, technology tips, and strategies for digital balance.

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Leadership & Growth, Parent Guides & Family Support

Why Kids Benefit from Both Scouts and Church Youth Groups

Discover how Scouts and church groups together build leadership, faith, and lifelong skills in youth.

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Parent Guides & Family Support

Scouting as a Safe and Screen-Free After School Program for Youth

Learn why Scouting is one of the best screen-free after-school programs – building skills, confidence, and lasting friendships for youth.

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Parent Guides & Family Support

Raising Responsible Scouts: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Accountability

Helping parents to foster accountability, responsibility, and leadership in Scouts – the smart way!

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How to Talk With Your Child About Joining Scouts

A comprehensive parent guide on introducing Scouting, addressing concerns, and supporting your child’s journey toward confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships.

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Parent Guides & Family Support

Helping New Families Succeed in Their First Scout Year

A guide for new Scout families: onboarding, communication, safety, and building lasting troop community.

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