We hear the term a lot these days, but what exactly is an ally? Being an ally means recognizing oppression broadly and standing in solidarity with anyone who experiences oppression—whether…
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troop management
Helping Introverted Girls Participate
As troop leaders, you want to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. But we sometimes forget that not every girl is going to be super chatty, eager to participate,…
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Wait… What? 5 Ways to Improve Communication with Troop Families
“Nobody told me that we were meeting at a new location!” This is one example of common miscommunication that I have, on occasion, had to mediate between a troop leader…
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4 Troop Leader Myths vs. Truths
Just like how there are a million ways to be a Girl Scout, there’s also so many ways to lead a troop—and no one “right” way to do it. Every…
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Keepin’ It Together: 7 Ways to Keep Your Troop Going Through High School
I often ask myself “where do the years go?” And it is no different when it comes to Girl Scouts. It seems like it was only yesterday when I started…
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