LEADER Magazine
Girl Scouts' Quarterly National Magazine for Adults in Girl Scouting and Future Volunteers

Spring 2005 Highlights

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Younger girls rule in the Spring 2005 LEADER!

What Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts do sets the stage for lifelong relationships and experiences according to the lead article, "Starting Girl Scouts at a Young Age."

"Daisy Girl Scouts and Friendship" explains how Girl Scouting teaches five- and six-year-olds to understand and internalize the important values involved in making and keeping friends. "The Fun and Challenge of Leading Brownie Girl Scouts" suggests some creative new approaches to working with energetic six- to eight-year-olds. Learn about "Five Simple Things Junior Girl Scouts Want," in an article that details how to help exuberant and curious 8- to 11-year-olds explore the world beyond themselves.

Just how does Girl Scouting impact older girls? Read what Tina Tyler, earner of a Girl Scout Gold Award four years ago and now a college senior, has to say in "A Defining Moment." In "Shooting for Success," WNBA superstars cite the confidence and competence Girl Scouting inspired in helping them get to where they are today.

Girl Scouts is for all girls. "Girls with Disabilities Enjoy Outdoor Activities" shows how to encourage girls with disabilities to try new adventures, and "Connecting with Latinas" reports how Girl Scouts continues to partner and explore innovative ways to deliver program to Hispanic girls.

As always, you'll find the latest news on research pertinent to girls in "News and Views."

The Spring 2005 issue tells what's behind girls' complaints of aches and pains, how overemphasis on competition affects girls, and who lives in homogenous neighborhoods and their perceptions about it.

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