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Let Grow is leading the way in changing laws to support childhood independence. Check out some of our latest articles, research, and resources here.

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What You Need to Know About Leaving Kids Alone

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 raise independent, confident kids is a natural part of the […]

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