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I Let My Kids Walk to the Library On Their Own

When Holly Grant let her three kids walk to the library on their own they developed a taste for independence, and dragons. (Gotta read the post to enjoy their kid...
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By Nichole Watson

Read Time: 6 minutes

Behavior Charts Encourage Fear and Inequality in the Classroom, and It’s Time to Get Rid of Them 

Behavior charts aren't doing our students any favors. It's time to get rid of them in classrooms and try a different approach.
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By Jodi Maurici

Read Time: 8 minutes

Our Students Are Struggling with Social Media and Anxiety—and Adults Are the Ones to Blame

While teaching a lesson on stress the other day in class, I posed a question to my 7th graders:  “Do you think you have more or less stress than your...
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By Let Grow

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Learn How to Make Beeswax Food Wraps

Learn how to make beeswax wraps using just a few supplies. This is a great project kids can do on their own, and it's a good way to save on...
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By Laurie Ulster

Read Time: 6 minutes

Why Is My Son So Independent While My Daughter Acts So Helpless?

Parenting is hard, epecially when you have one kid that is independent while another one wants everything done for them. Here's one mom's story and advice.
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By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 6 minutes

How Can I Let Grow If I’m Constantly Worried About My Kids Getting Hurt? 

When our kids get hurt, our instinct is to shelter them so that it won’t happen again. But are there other ways to safeguard kids against injury? The research says...
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By Let Grow

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7 DIY Snow Experiments Kids Can Do on Their Own

Looking for DIY snow experiments? Get a recipe for making snow, try your hand at snow ice cream, and even learn how to make your own DIY snow globe.
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By Noah Berlatsky

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College Isn’t Always the Right Choice

Alternatives to college shouldn't be seen as a negative. By giving teens choices, they're much more likely to be happy, successful adults.
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By Crystal

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Let’s Stop Saying No All the Time and Try a Yes Day Instead

Monday nights are chaotic for our family. My daughter has band rehearsal, my son has baseball practice, and, like me, the baby is tired of being in the car for...
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By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 4 minutes

Reasonable Independence Law Could Soon Give Colorado Kids More Freedom

The Reasonable Independence Law was created to give kids more independence and freedom to roam. It will encourage kids to be kids again.
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By Stacy Tornio

Read Time: 5 minutes

When You Monitor Your Child’s Phone, You’re Invading My Child’s Privacy 

Teen phone monitoring is never a good idea when it's mostly for a parent's curiosity. Let's give teens some privacy back.
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By Alex Frost

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Student-Led Conferences Should Be Available at All Schools

Student-led conferences can be a powerful way to get kids involved with their own school experience. Here's how to make them work at your school.
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By Stacy Tornio

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Roman’s Cooking Corner Is the Little Bit of Messy We All Need

Roman's Cooking Corner shows the magic that can happen when you let kids be kids. This toddler reminds us that messy can be a good thing.
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