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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Health & Well-being
Help your girls stay happy and healthy—from advice on promoting good mental health to fun exercises to get their bodies moving.
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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The Importance of Healthy Self-Talk
As a troop leader, you know the importance of teaching girls to use kind, uplifting language when speaking to one another. You prevent and stop bullying and help girls build…
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Mistakes Will Be Made (And That’s Okay!)
Penicillin, super glue, Velcro, matches, Flubber—what do these have in common? They were all inventions that were made by mistake (okay, so that last one isn’t exactly true, but you…
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Be Media Savvy: 4 Steps for Teaching Media Literacy
Whether they’re scrolling through Instagram, listening to the radio, or watching a favorite TV show, girls are exposed to countless media messages each day. Many of these messages are specifically…
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Be a Risk-Taker: Tips to Get Girls to Try New Things
Earn a STEM badge, embark on an outdoor adventure, advocate for a better world—for Girl Scouts, the possibilities are endless! But what if your girl isn’t quite so thrilled about…
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