This question originally appeared on Quora: What are the skills every 18 year old needs? Answer by Julie Lythcott-Haims, Author of NYT bestseller How to Raise an Adult; former Stanford dean; podcast host. All of these skills are things that we develop by letting girl scouts … Continue reading →
When I put on the workshop on taking your troop to San Francisco I’m always surprised at how many troops plan to take all the moms in the troop on the trip. I remind them that this is a girl … Continue reading →
Leaders ask me “how can I get my troop started traveling?” or “how do I get my girls interested in camping?” or they tell me “I don’t like camping myself, that’s why I don’t take my troop” and “we have … Continue reading →
I wanted to leave you with one more fun/useful thing to do. It’s a game you can play at a troop meeting this week..if you’re getting together one last time or at the airport while you’re waiting for your flight. … Continue reading →
It’s the Journey not just the Destination! – During the year or two before your trip, it’s great to practice some of the skills that your girls will need to have on their adventure! The girls can practice planning the … Continue reading →
When I was a Brownie leader, I remember hearing about some Girl Scouts who were backpacking through Europe. I was thrilled to think that my girls might have that opportunity and I couldn’t wait to get them on the path to … Continue reading →