Bug Hotels, Toad Houses, and Other Backyard Wildlife Habitats Kids Can Create
If you and your family love the great outdoors, or if you're looking for ways to get your kids interested in the flora and fauna around them, it's time to...
5 Creative Garden Ideas to Help Save the Bees, Feed Your Family, and More
Gardening is good for the soul. Going outside and digging in the dirt has the potential to benefit you in so many ways, including helping you to relieve stress and...
We Need to Stop Mom-Shaming Over Kids’ Screen Time
“Mom!” I heard my 5-year-old daughter yell from somewhere else in the house. I was in my home office, participating in a team meeting on Zoom (our new quarantine normal). ...
The Winners of the Independence Challenge Show the Amazing Way Kids Are Stepping Up Right Now
We know kids are awesome, amazing, and astonishingly capable. Yet, the entries in the Let Grow Independence Challenge still impressed and surprised us. Through essay, photo, and video entries, kids...
Seeing Kids Helping Out Was a Highlight of the Independence Challenge
Sheltering in place has been a challenging time for many families. So many people have had to figure out new ways to do things, leading to a lot more kids...
Kids Learned How to Sew and Make Masks During the Independence Challenge
Sewing skills aren't just a thing of the past. Not only do kids who try sewing learn a valuable skill that they'll be able to use for years to come,...
Kids’ Cooking Skills Were on Display During the Independence Challenge
The kitchen is a great place for kids to practice being independent. It doesn't matter whether it's learning to make scrambled eggs or mastering eggs Benedict, getting kids cooking presents...
We Love the Flow Chart for Independence, Encouraging Parents to Step Back
Naturally, parents feel the urge to help their kids. They want to step in, offer support, and even fix things that don't go according to plan. This is where the...
Don’t Be Afraid of Silica Gel Packs—You Can Do Cool Things with Them!
It seems like those little silica gel packets come with just about everything you buy these days: medications, electronics, clothing, and more. They always have two instructions: DO NOT EAT...
