Article Category: News

By Seamus Condron

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Funny Parenting Tweets About Homeschooling Remind Us All That Professional Teachers Are Heroes

Check out these funny parenting tweets from parents taking on the role of teacher. At least they know how to laugh at these painful, awkward moments.
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By Seamus Condron

Read Time: 4 minutes

Bored and Need Help Getting Through Coronavirus? Ask the Gen X Kids

Gen X kids have plenty of advice when it comes to being bored and staying entertained. They were the masters of it. Take a look at their tips.
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By Let Grow

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5 Things You Can Do When There’s Mass Hysteria and Panic

The coronavirus is leading to panic in the United States and around the world. Take a look at what you can do now to calm down and stay rational.
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By Stacy Tornio

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“It’s Just A Hole” and Other Lame Reviews of National Parks Inspire Genius Instagram Account

Amber Share is the artist behind this national parks art, featuring real one-star user reviews. Take a look at how Subpar Parks started.
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By Lenore Skenazy

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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

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23 Funny Signs That Go a Bit Overboard with the Cautions and Warnings

These overly cautious and really funny signs will have you thinking twice before you go out in public again. You better watch out!
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By Lenore Skenazy

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Wisconsin Town Set to Decriminalize Snowball Fights After a Ban of 50+ Years

This Wisconsin town has had a ban on snowballs for more than 50 years, but this could all change. Take a look at this epic town snowfall fight.
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By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 5 minutes

Here are the 12 Best (and Worst) Let Grow Parenting Moments of 2019

Did you see all these great Let Grow 2019 moments? Take a look at some of the best (and worst) moments when it comes to childhood independence.
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By Lenore Skenazy

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Bronx Kidnapping of 16-Year-Old Girl was (Thank Goodness) a Hoax

Did you hear about the Bronx kidnapping of a 16-year-old girl? It turns out it was a hoax. The girl says she faked it because of her overprotective mother.
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By Let Grow

Read Time: 9 minutes

Let Grow Looks at Common Child Safety Myths and Facts

Today’s parents are bombarded with more information, advice, and “cautionary tale” news stories than ever before. From viral Facebook posts to breaking news, it seems like there’s always something new...
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By Lenore Skenazy

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In Defense of White Vans: They are Not Coming to Kidnap Our Kids, No Matter What it Says in Your Facebook Feed

Don't believe the hype you see on social media about white vans. Learn how one simple Facebook post quickly spiraled out of control.
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By Lenore Skenazy

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New Therapy for Depressed and Anxious Teens: Start Doing MORE on Social Media

Social media gets a bad rap for making kids (and everyone else) anxious and depressed: Is everyone else having more fun? Going cooler places? Happier with their lives -- and...
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