Articles Tagged: Current Events

By Let Grow

Read Time: 4 minutes

We Love Dax Shepard’s Easygoing Approach to Parenting 

Let Grow’s president, Lenore Skenazy, was on Dax Shepard’s podcast, Armchair Expert, recently. And we learned a lot of great things about his parenting style. He admits he’s the more...
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By Let Grow

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On the Let Grow Podcast This Week: Are Kids in Other Countries More Independent?

The Let Grow podcast is here. Supervision Not Required is a podcast featuring our president, Lenore Skenazy. She tackles topics like the importance of play, working through fears, and raising...
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By Kate Sundquist

Read Time: 6 minutes

We Need the Village Now More Than Ever

After my babies were born, casseroles and soups arrived on the doorstep, wrapped in brown paper bags. Well-wishes streamed in by mail, email, and text. Friends and family offered to...
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By Lenore Skenazy

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Is the Coronavirus Crisis Going to Have a Long-Term Impact on Kids?

The long-term impact on kids of an unprecedented, worldwide, unstoppable bio-calamity? Yes, that does seem worth pondering. But before we go any further, let me just say, truthfully: Your kids...
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By Let Grow

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18 Happy, Uplifting, and Positive Ideas to Help You Get through Quarantine

It's easy to focus on all the things you can't do right now. The list is long, and it's especially frustrating when you're missing out on doing things or trying...
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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 Trevor

Read Time: 4 minutes

The Cancellation of Standardized Testing Is a Huge Win for Teachers and Students Across the US

With the canceling of standardized testing, teachers, parents, and students across America are thrilled. Learn why this is such good news.
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By Irshad Manji

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In Times of Uncertainty and Fear, We Have an Opportunity to Practice Courage

When you face fear and uncertainty, it's a good opportunity to practice moral courage. Learn why this is a great focus while kids are out of school.
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By Seamus Condron

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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 Kevin Stinehart

Read Time: 5 minutes

It’s Time for All of Us to Stop Googling Our Fears 

When you start googling out of fear, it's not likely to end well. This dad has great advice when it comes to googling fears—just don't.
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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

Read Time: 2 minutes

“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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