By Lenore Skenazy

Read Time: 4 minutes

Should I Let My Child Cross the Street Alone?

At Let Grow, we believe in kids. We believe they can be taught to be safe when they're out and about, even from a young age. That means you can...
By Stacy Tornio

Read Time: 3 minutes

Want to Learn How to Take Care of Chickens? This 9-Year-Old Can Help!

Montana gives his best tips on how to take care of chickens with things he earned while raising his own flock in the Pacific Northwest.
By Amber Roshay

Read Time: 5 minutes

5 Edible Science Experiments for Great Hands-On Learning

Some days you don't have to decide between doing a science experiment and making a snack—you can do both at the same time! My kids are endlessly fascinated with the...
By Let Grow

Read Time: 3 minutes

Adults Who Were Raised by Helicopter Parents Speak Out: “We Are Not Okay”

The question was simple enough: What do kids with helicopter parents look like as adults? User Mecha_G recently posted this on reddit, and it quickly started trending. Hundreds of examples...
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...
By Mike

Read Time: 5 minutes

Why We Need to Give Parents the Benefit of the Doubt

Before you judge other parents, try giving them the benefit of the doubt. Parenting has its own set of challenges, and everyone handles things differently.
By Mike

Read Time: 4 minutes

5 Ways to Create Your Own Backyard Water Park

Create your own backyard waterpark with just a few inexpensive supplies. This is a great way to beat the heat with your family.
By Katy Anderson

Read Time: 4 minutes

Why It’s Important to Resist the Urge to Baby the Baby of the Family

With the baby of the family, how much does birth order come into play? Take a look at what this mom learned after she realized she was babying her youngest.
By Tom Dittl

Read Time: 4 minutes

Make Your Own Cardboard TV—All You Need Is a Box

It's easy to make a cardboard TV. All you need is an empty box and a few other supplies. This is a great project for kids to make their own...
By Stacy Tornio

Read Time: 5 minutes

Let’s Make Youth Sports Fun Again

There are so many great benefits of youth sports, so why are kids quitting at such young ages? In most cases adults are likely the ones to blame.