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"Intrepid explorer and Chief Scout Bear Grylls and comedian David Walliams have been talking to ITV Meridian about the inspiration they get from the scouting movement. "

So how does each of the words in the blog post title - scouts, community, camping and social media - relate to each other? Let me tell you the connection.

"Fire and water: mortal enemies? Not so fast! Here are 5 ways to start a fire, using water."

"Adventure activities are every child's birthright. I also think they are every child's educational entitlement. And I think, like Maria Kutschera, we should be speaking truth to power and aver the rights of children to experience adventure even where parents (and politicians) will misguidedly negate them."

"The key them to many of these principles is to expand the perceived sphere of possibilities.  A static and predictable world leads naturally to one set of strategies.  An uncertain and rapidly evolving environment favors an alternative set of practices.  As we shift more towards the latter the traditional models will increasingly be disrupted by new approaches that acknowledge the changing reality… "

So you finally get the chance to meet one-on-one with your child's teacher - now what? Like a good Scout, be prepared: Educators agree that doing your homework before a parent-teacher conference can make a big difference. The Harvard Family Research Project's Tip Sheet for Parents suggests reviewing your child's work, grades and past teacher feedback.