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ParentingWe 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. …
ParentingOn 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, …
ParentingWe 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. …
NewsIs 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 …
News18 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 …
NewsFunny 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.
Education & SchoolsThe 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.
ParentingIn 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.
NewsBored 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.
ParentingIt’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.
News5 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.
News“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.
NewsReasonable 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.
News23 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!
NewsWisconsin 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.
NewsHere 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.
NewsBronx 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.
NewsIn 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.
NewsFour Realistic Lessons from the Jayme Closs Kidnapping
In October 2018, 13-year-old Jayme Closs of Barron County, WI, was kidnapped from her home after 21-year-old Jake Patterson allegedly broke in and shot her …
NewsAnother False Alarm News Story: The Kidnapping That Wasn’t
Ready for a ridiculous kidnapping false alarm news story? The city of Brighton, England, went into a panic when a witness told police of a …
NewsIthaca Declares Itself First Free Range Kids Town in the U.S.
It's happening! Folks fed up with underestimating kids and over-estimating danger are doing something to give kids (and parents!) back their independence. So, Ithaca, NY, …
NewsLet Grow Celebrates the Passage of the Utah Free Range Parenting Law
Ten years ago I wrote an article that sparked a media firestorm: "Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone." The excitement led to …
NewsHomeowners Association Is Ordered to Let Kids Play
Running, jumping, biking... if you were a kid growing up in the gated complex of Sequim Common in Fremont, CA., you weren't allowed to do …
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. …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Four Realistic Lessons from the Jayme Closs Kidnapping
In October 2018, 13-year-old Jayme Closs of Barron County, WI, was kidnapped from her home after 21-year-old Jake Patterson allegedly broke in and shot her …
Another False Alarm News Story: The Kidnapping That Wasn’t
Ready for a ridiculous kidnapping false alarm news story? The city of Brighton, England, went into a panic when a witness told police of a …
Ithaca Declares Itself First Free Range Kids Town in the U.S.
It's happening! Folks fed up with underestimating kids and over-estimating danger are doing something to give kids (and parents!) back their independence. So, Ithaca, NY, …
Let Grow Celebrates the Passage of the Utah Free Range Parenting Law
Ten years ago I wrote an article that sparked a media firestorm: "Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone." The excitement led to …
Homeowners Association Is Ordered to Let Kids Play
Running, jumping, biking... if you were a kid growing up in the gated complex of Sequim Common in Fremont, CA., you weren't allowed to do …