By Let Grow

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Trevor Noah Gets It: “Parents — Step Back!”

Perspective. Trevor Noah's got it. Trevor comes from another country. (His autobiography of growing up in South Africa -- wow, it's so great.) Between that and being a comedian, he's...
By Let Grow

Read Time: 7 minutes

Here’s How We Got Our Kids Outside — Without Anyone Hating on Us!

The secret to getting your kids outside is introducing them to the neighbors and giving them errands.
By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 6 minutes

Too Much Time in 5-Point Harnesses Can Stunt Kids’ Development, Says Movement Expert

The 5-point child harness – you know, the up/down/across/between-the-legs belt configuration – worries Barbara Chutroo, a licensed social worker-turned-movement therapist. She's not talking about the harnesses in car seats (although...
By Lenore Skenazy

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6-Year-Old Testifies: “If I couldn’t play outside alone, I’d be mad”

Click one or click 'em all -- great videos below! Last week, the old and the surprisingly young came to the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee to testify in favor...
By Let Grow

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“Isn’t It Irresponsible to Send Kids on Errands Without a Parent?”

Let Grow President Lenore Skenazy was on The Today Show this morning to discuss the new Netflix hit, "Old Enough." On the show, imported from Japan, kids as young as...
By Lenore Skenazy

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Yes, Young Kids are “Old Enough” to Run Errands

The new Netflix series “Old Enough” shows kids ages 5, 4, 3 and even two running errands without an adult. That’s why The Today Show is calling me. “Won’t this...
By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 3 minutes

“Stranger-Danger” is a Terrible Lesson

When life hands you hardship, especially loneliness, there's an action you can take. It's hard, but obvious: Reach out. Even -- maybe especially -- to a stranger. In a classic...
By Let Grow

Read Time: 7 minutes

Have No Fear, Danger is Here!

An icy accident has stayed with Molly Smith her whole life -- for the better.
By Let Grow

Read Time: 1 minute

Free Poster of Alternatives to “BE CAREFUL!”

"Be careful!" We say it all the time. Does it actually make kids careful? Doubtful. Does it make them scared? Maybe. Does it distract them so they are less careful?...
By Let Grow

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“My Kid Is Fine Outside Alone,” Dad Tells Disapproving Stranger

A dad posted the story below on Facebook the other day, tagging us. Thus we came to e-meet Johnny Roccia, a training & development professional who lives in New Jersey...
By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 4 minutes

Colorado Kids Can Legally Play Outside!

“We certainly don’t want parents getting in trouble because their kids were playing on the playground,” said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis yesterday.  (See video below!) And with that, he signed...
By Let Grow

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911 Call: “Children Are Playing at the Playground!”

This recent police blotter item from Olmstead Falls, Ohio (population: 8,883), is everything that is cuckoo -- and kind and sane -- about our era. If you like it, share...