A 6-year-old rode off on his bike and stayed out for two hours, without his parents knowing where he was. That would have had me, yep, me, very worried. But...
Most of us would agree that “Just do it” has served Nike pretty well. But this fall the company added a new slogan: “Why do it?” And the question is…why’d...
Let Grow in The Atlantic: The Surprising Reason Kids Are Glued to Their Phones
Are kids on their phones so much because that’s what they love doing the most? An explosive new Harris Poll finds that actually, what kids 8-12 REALLY want to do...
THREE MORE STATE LEGISLATURES PASS OUR “REASONABLE CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENCE” BILL!
It’s spring – a great time for kids to play outside, walk to the store, or climb a tree. And three states—Florida, Georgia, and Missouri – have just passed legislation...
Here’s a little note from Helen, a “helicopter mom” who’s changing. As can you! And if you do, please drop us a line. Hi there! Just read your book Free Range...
Georgia Del Favero is Executive Director of Camp Birchwood in Laporte, Minnesota, an overnight camp for girls 6 to 17, bucking the trend of uploading daily photos for parents....
Enter the Second Annual Let Grow Independence Challenge and Win!
At Let Grow, we want to see how your kids are stepping up and becoming more independent. That means it's time for our Second Annual Let Grow Independence Challenge. Grand...
Last week at her riding lesson, my 7-year-old daughter fell off her horse. Another rider’s horse had nipped and charged at my daughter’s horse, causing it to pivot and gallop...
