Articles Tagged: Policy And Legislation

Don't let fear rule your parenting. These common sense crime statistics show the world is safer for kids than it's been in decades.

As parents, we tend to keep our children close. Yet the older they become, the more childhood independence they crave. This push and pull of keeping them safe and wanting to...

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...

It won't come as a surprise to Let Grow families that a healthy amount of unstructured play is vital for whole-child growth, development, and well-being. We know it gets kids...

Several states are considering so-called Free-Range Parenting laws that would make sure that giving kids some independence—by choice or necessity—is not mistaken for abuse. Lawmakers in Texas, South Carolina, Connecticut,...

Elizabeth Broadbent and her son Blaise helped us fight for the civil rights of kids! And major props to Sen. Vincent Sheheen (and South Carolina) for recognizing how important it...