Parenting Archives - Youth Squad https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/category/parenting/ A community service program for everyone. Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:54:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/thumbnail_youthsquad-icon-125x125.jpg Parenting Archives - Youth Squad https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/category/parenting/ 32 32 Peer Mentoring – Beating the Pressures of Adolescence https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/peer-mentoring-beating-the-pressures-of-adolescence/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:53:21 +0000 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/?p=8299 Teenagers are facing the most critical stage in their life – adolescence. At this stage, they experience the transition from childhood towards adulthood; in the process of transition, teens deal with lots of biological, emotional, social and psychological changes. Often, these changes make a life of a teenager miserable. There is a great desire to fit in, […]

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]]> 25 Ideas for Virtual Community Service https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/25-ideas-for-virtual-community-service/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:35:57 +0000 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/?p=8218 As life gets more complicated virtual community service becomes more important. We still need and want to help out but doing it safely can mean rethinking some of our plans. Focus on Mental Health Fear and anxiety about the future can cause depression especially for the most vulnerable in our community. This is true of […]

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]]> 5 Reasons to Integrate Service Learning Into Your Homeschool Curriculum https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/5-reasons-to-integrate-service-learning-into-your-homeschool-curriculum/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:15:43 +0000 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/?p=8205 Adding service learning to your homeschool curriculum can bring a whole new dimension to your children’s education. Service learning allows children to use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs. Nichole Burke of Homeschool Family Stuff says she is always looking for new ideas and projects for her homeschool curriculum. She finds that […]

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]]> About The Presidential Volunteer Service Award https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/about-the-presidential-volunteer-service-award/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:20:44 +0000 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/?p=7636 What is the Presidential Volunteer Service Award? The President’s Volunteer Service Award was founded in 2003 to recognize the important role of volunteers in our nation’s communities. This award honors individuals who positively impact communities by their volunteer service and also inspire those around them to take action, too. Who can earn the awards? You […]

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]]> Add to Your Summer Time Fun https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/add-to-your-summer-time-fun/ Thu, 16 May 2019 16:45:33 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=5396 Summer is a time for family fun but it can also be chance for families or groups to enrich their lives. This summer incorporate community service into your summer time fun. You’ll be surprised how much the kids will enjoy it. Enrichment Ideas Does your summer time fun include your family, scout troop or camp, […]

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]]> Five Great Animal Volunteer Opportunities for Kids https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/five-great-animal-volunteer-opportunities-for-kids/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:38:06 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=1847 Whether they lean towards the feathered ones or furry ones, the scaly or the squawking – there are tons of ways your youth can help with animals. Youth group mentors, scout leaders and parents will find it easy to offer volunteer opportunities for kids with the Youth Squad® Program. Youth Squad®’s Animal Welfare Patch Program® […]

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]]> Alternatives to Scouts https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/alternatives-to-boy-scouts-girl-scouts/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:25:49 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=2649 For over a hundred years, kids have joined scouting troops to meet friends, have fun and learn new skills.  But many families are now looking for alternatives to scouts to better fit their needs, values and beliefs. Here are the most common reasons families may be looking for an alternative to scouting: The Cost of […]

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]]> 5 Things You Need to Do when Mentoring Kids https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/5-youth-mentoring-tips/ Sat, 30 Mar 2019 15:04:30 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=4446 You may be asking yourself, do I have what it takes to be a youth mentor? The answer is…of course you do! We all have unique experiences and qualifications to share with youth. The Youth Squad® Program is self-guided, so get to know your youth or group of youths so you can tailor the program […]

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]]> Tips for Teen Fundraising for Community Service https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/tips-for-teens-for-community-service-fundraising/ Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:13:18 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=3363 Teens who want to make a difference often start their service right at home in their own communities. It’s a great way to start small while making a big impact. But many community service projects require some backing to get going. That is where the community service fundraising come in. With help from others, these […]

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]]> Community Service Projects for Kids Under 10 https://youthsquad.makingfriends.com/community-service-projects-for-kids-under-10/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:10:51 +0000 https://liveyouthstrong.com/?p=2655 Care for the community can start sooner than you think. Kids under age 10 can get in on the action, make an impact, and influence their peers to participate too

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