Should Girls Play Football?
Saturday September 29, 2007
Kids, Coaches / Leaders & Child Molestation
Wednesday September 26, 2007
This is one topic that saddens me to address, but it is one topic that truly needs to be addressed. I rarely get through a day of email alerts ... Read More
Girl Scouts Gives Girls a Chance to Lead -- Then and Now
Sunday September 23, 2007
Girl Scouts are celebrating their 95th anniversary. Many of the activities have changed with the times. Girl Scouts offer programs in technology, science, drug and alcohol prevention and ... Read More
Fall Means Football to Many
Tuesday September 18, 2007
The NFL season has started. Colleges, high schools and youth teams everywhere are getting into gear. Wondering what options your child has to play football? Check out ... Read More
Boy Scouts Bring Peace to Dying Man
Saturday September 15, 2007
On his death bed, Roger confessed to hospice care Chaplain Benorden that he had only one regret in his life -- not receiving his Boy Scout Eagle awards. Roger ... Read More
Boys and Girls Clubs Day for Kids
Friday September 14, 2007
Each year on the 3rd Saturday of September the Boys and Girls Clubs of America sponsors the Boys and Girls Clubs Day for Kids -- a day to celebrate kids ... Read More
"Good Turn" Turns Sour for Girl Scout Troop
Tuesday September 11, 2007
When one young lady discovered the terrible condition of Greenwood Cemetary while attending her friend's funeral she decided to do something about it. She enlisted the help of her ... Read More
Cal Ripkin Catches Ceremonial First Pitch at Opening of Fenway Park
Monday September 10, 2007
I admit it, I'm a Red Sox fan, so when this story came through my e-mail, I just had to check it out.
Major League Baseball great Cal Ripkin was in ... Read More
Leadership Through the 4-H
Monday September 10, 2007
One excellent reason for kids to participate in clubs is learning leadership skills. Many clubs offer this opportunity, particularly through the teen years.
4-H included.
One example is in Clinton County, ... Read More
Gun Shots Interrupt Pee Wee Football Game
Sunday September 9, 2007
Young boys gathered for their football game. Young girls cheered them on. Friends and family sat in the stands. Shots rang out.
Sounds like bad fiction, but it's ... Read More
Boy Scout Popcorn is Safe
Saturday September 8, 2007
Microwave popcorn has been in the news lately. Apparently a chemical that gives it its buttery aroma and flavor causes a disease called "popcorn lung", a severe reduction in ... Read More
Best Buddies Middle & High Schools, e-Buddies
Wednesday September 5, 2007
A while back, About.com Guide to Parenting Special Needs Children told me about the Best Buddies program. I have finally had a chance to investigate it, and all I ... Read More
New Computers for Boys and Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson, KY
Saturday September 1, 2007
Just about a month after receiving it's official charger from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The Boys and Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson received a generous donation of 22 ... Read More