Should I require every parent to volunteer for at least one meeting?
3-minute read: Setting a “One-Task Rule” at the beginning of the year is a great way to establish a culture of shared responsibility. While you can’t always make it a…
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How to Navigate Difficult Co-Leader Dynamics
4-minute read: Leading a troop is one of the most rewarding ways to mentor young scouts, but when your co-leader relationship hits a rocky patch, it can feel like youāre…
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Is Adulting Really a Thing?
3-minute read: The short answer: Yes! Itās not just a hashtag for when you finally fold your laundry on the same day you washed it. “Adulting” was officially added to…
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How do I find a local charity that accepts handmade donations?
5-minute read: Finding local volunteer opportunities is a great way to make a direct impact. Both VolunteerMatch and Volunteers of America allow you to search by zip code to find…
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How much time should I realistically spend on troop prep each week?
3-minute read: Letās be real: we all want to be that “Super Leader,” but we also have lives, jobs, and laundry piles that wonāt fold themselves. If youāre wondering how…
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Do Daisy Girl Scouts have to earn all the petals?
4-minute read: Honestly? No. If youāre feeling the crunch, take a deep breath. Your girls don’t need to earn all 10 petals to have an amazing first year. The petals…
