Character: A Different Kind of Fitness

There is a lot of emphasis on being fit and living a healthy life—something important for all. However, many of the messages bombarding today's girls are focused solely on what they look like. Being healthy and fit inside are just as important as eating right and exercising. How do you teach what is intrinsic in Girl Scouting—tolerance, respect, empathy, and kindness? Emphasize character-building, one of the tenets of Girl Scouts. It is not as overwhelming as you may think.
Here are five tips to teach girls to tune in to their internal compasses and become who they want to be.


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