Parent Guides & Family Support
Helping parents and Scouts develop leadership, discipline, and confidence, long-term.
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.
Eagle Scout Benefits: What Scouts and Parents Should Know
This in-depth guide explores the lifelong benefits, leadership skills, and lasting community impact of earning the Eagle Scout rank, from academic and career opportunities to civic engagement and character development.
Helping New Families Succeed in Their First Scout Year
A guide for new Scout families: onboarding, communication, safety, and building lasting troop community.
What Parents Should Know About Scout Leadership Roles
Discover how Scout leadership works, the parent’s role in supporting youth-led troops, and essential safety and involvement tips for Scouting families.
Helping Scouts Excel: Parent Tips for Academics & Advancement
Strategies for parents to help Scouts excel in both academics and advancement.
