Family Zone: Girl Scouts and their families stay in-the-know
with this monthly email newsletter just for them. Look for
research-driven info on issues that matter most to girls (archived
below) and links to key programs and events. Become
a member today!
September 2022
Expert insight: They want to play video games, but you’d
rather they were studying the times tables. An after school schedule
will help them harmonize work and play. Whether they realize it or
not, your children get the same positive feeling of accomplishment
from having a game plan as you do. Read
more about how to strike a happy balance and make everyone’s
evening a little easier.
August 2022
Expert insight: It's back to school time, and as a
caregiver, there is so much to navigate from the classroom to the
principal's office to the extracurricular activities. Familiarize
yourself with who is on your team to support your child and you for a
successful school year. Read on to find your teammates.
July 2022
Expert insight: Our climate is
changing. Through the Girl Scout Climate
Challenge, Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts of all ages can learn
more about the current state of climate change, connect with their
communities, spread awareness, and earn a special patch.
June 2022
Expert Insight: Summer is here! After the first week of
sleeping in and recovering from the stresses of the school year, your
children will be ready to get active and be entertained. Check out the
Ultimate Summer Bucket List
which is chockful of ideas for both independent older girls, who
can take on most challenges alone—and for younger girls, who can try
their hand at these activities with the help of a parent or other
caring adult. And remember, Girl Scouts can always earn badges independently if their troop is taking a
summer break.
May 2022
Expert Insight: Do you often answer “How was your day?”
by telling people everything’s fine—regardless of how it has actually
been? Whether it's been a good or bad day, the next time your daughter
asks, be honest and genuine, in an age-appropriate manner, and let her
know the ups and downs you encountered. By listening and
understanding, she will develop her emotional intelligence, empathy,
and feel good about being able to help others. Read on to discover more ways to share with
emotional transparency; it might lead to some productive and bonding communication.
April 2022
Expert Insight: It is Volunteer Appreciation
Month, and there are multiple ways to show your gratitude. Send an
e-card to the volunteers who inspire you and your girls! New and
updated e-cards are now available on our website. Stop by our store and browse our
selection of unique and useful gifts. And, for those volunteers who
have gone above and beyond, nominate them for an award. Nominations can be made online until Monday,
June 13. Contact Cathy at cecija@sdgirlscouts.org
or 619-610-0803 with any questions.
February 2022
Expert Insight: Our largest girl
entrepreneur program—the Girl Scouts Cookie Program—is now in full
swing! Girl Scouts of all ages are eager to achieve their goals and
out there being creative in marketing their cookies.
January 2022
Expert Insight: At Girl Scouts San Diego,
our top priority is keeping youth safe. We now require that all
volunteers who work with youth more than 16 hours in a month or 32
hours in a year must complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
by Monday, Jan. 31. We are also developing a new process for
background screening that will include fingerprinting for volunteers.
If you consistently work with girls more than 16 hours in a month or
32 hours in a year or plan to in the future, please visit gsLearn to
complete your training before the deadline.
December 2021
Expert Insight: Are you (and your girl)
feeling holiday pressure? Maintain the mental health of yourself and
your family with these six holiday truths that will make
everybody’s holiday a little happier.
October 2021
Expert insight: October is Bullying
Prevention Awareness month, but we need to be aware, alert, and active
against bullying every single day. Bullying is a serious issue that
can lead to everything from lowered school performance to self-harm.
Here at Girl Scouts, we always prefer to focus on the positive, but we
can’t solve problems without looking them square in the eye. And this
problem in particular, is a very troubling one—especially for girls.
Read on to check out our anti-bullying
advice.
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