Recently, I had the pleasure of representing Girl Scouts at the Society of Women Engineers National Conference. During the conference, a topic that kept coming up among parents, educators, and other girl-supporters was the…
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In the Loop
In the Loop is a helpful blog for troop leaders, it’s filled with troop traditions, stories from the field, and advice for all things troop-related.
A Good Time to Talk: Conversations on Race
Kids are curious and observant. By the time they reach preschool, kids notice physical differences including differences in skin color, eye shape, and hair texture. Though they might not have…
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The Joys of Teaching Consent
As troop leaders, our girls’ well-being is our number one concern—and given our current culture, where sexual harassment and assault are frequently normalized, it can be easy to constantly worry…
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Winter Camping Series: What to Bring, and How to Stay Warm
Has your troop decided that winter camping is on this year’s agenda? Do they want to take on their Every Girl in a Tent challenge in a quinzhee, but the…
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Break the Ice: Four Fun Activities to Engage Girls
Here at Girl Scouts, we’re all about making new friends, so in the past few weeks or months, you might have welcomed new girls into your troop (thank you!). While…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Fostering Healthy Self-Image
Peruse any magazine display in the grocery store checkout line and the headlines say it all: A “bikini body” in five easy steps, ten outfits to “impress him,” and four…
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