“Spend Less Time with Your Kids.” That’s what I called my TED Talk in my head. It came out on Aug. 26th and the official title is Why you should spend less time with your kids. That works! No matter what it’s called, my big point is the terrible lie that has been driving kids The post MY TED TALK, by LENORE SKENAZY appeared first on Let Grow.| Let Grow
We are thrilled to repost this Substack piece by our friend and Let Grow Board Member, Samantha Boardman. Samantha is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and author of a book we highly recommend: “Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress into Strength.” It’s about how ruminating isn’t helpful, and that the only thing that really changes your life| Let Grow
The city of Newburyport, Mass., has launched a “Summer Let Grow Challenge” to boost its kids’ independence, resilience and mental health. Here’s what’s happening there – according to the town’s press release: The City of Newburyport Recreation & Youth Services proudly announces the Summer Let Grow Challenge, a weekly series of age-appropriate independence activities designed to empower youth, support The post WHAT A TOWN FOR KIDS! appeared first on Let Grow.| Let Grow
Kids aren't addicted to screens—they're starved for freedom. A new poll shows they crave real-life play. Here's how we can give it back to them.| Let Grow
Here's a list of phone-free camps for parents who understand how important it is for kids to have some independence.| Let Grow
Let Grow is the nonprofit working to give kids independence and free play.| Let Grow
I’ve had the honor of being a nanny for children of all different ages and backgrounds for over ten years. I was hired at Let Grow four months ago and ever since, have been diving headfirst into every single resource we offer, and WOW! As someone who is not a mom yet, I wasn’t sure| Let Grow
Getting kids to play outside can be hard -- but not if you try these tips from a mom whose kids love the outside as much as their phones!| Let Grow
Sometimes we just gotta share what’s in our mailbag. The note below is from a school counselor who started doing The Let Grow Experience with fifth graders this year. Next year, she is expanding it to the entire elementary school. The Experience is a homework assignment that tells kids, once a month, “Go home and The post A Boy Learns About Ziti – and Life appeared first on Let Grow.| Let Grow
This essay on child surveillance by Elizabeth Leigh Hunter blew us away. As she notes: The Alpha Generation is the most surveilled group of people on the planet. That merits more than a “Well, I barely ever look at it” shrug, which is how most people think about tracking apps and monitors. For the record: Liz| Let Grow
An autistic girl whispered and hid behind her mom till the therapist asked her to start doing real-world things on her own: Independence Therapy,| Let Grow
Awe. You know it when you feel it. And when you do, you are humbled AND exhilarated. Now child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris has written the book, “Raising Awe Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive.” Deborah is an advisor to “Carl the Collector” on PBS and spent over 20 years| Let Grow
Let Grow provides guidelines for how parents can protect themselves in an investigation when questioned by authorities.| Let Grow
A new study finds parents WANT to give their kids more independence but are finding it just too hard to do.| Let Grow
While child kidnapping is a top parental fear, Let Grow's list of statistics looks at how unlikely abduction is compared to other childhood dangers.| Let Grow
Dad's special day will be upon him sooner than male pattern baldness. And that's soon! In our Celebrate Dad Kit, you'll find a printable card and a cute quiz for kids to fill out about pops. The post Free Father’s Day Card, a Fun “Facts about My Dad” Sheet, and DAD JOKES! appeared first on Let Grow.| Let Grow
Want your kids to play outside with the neighborhood kids more? Here’s how one mom started a Let Grow Play Club at her local park!| Let Grow
Kids and teens need to put down their phones and get out in the real word for independence, interaction, and play.| Let Grow
College freshman Natalie BeVier reflects on the freedom of growing up untracked—contrasting her independent childhood with the rise of parental tracking apps like Life360 and their impact on young adults' growth.| Let Grow
Get legislative toolkit resources to help make childhood independence common in your state. We have flyers, sample testimony, and more.| Let Grow
Join Let Grow to build independence in your own kids. Get our free family resources, newsletters, updates, and more.| Let Grow
Play Club from Let Grow helps you encourage unstructured play in your classroom, school, or community. Kids can and should play on their own!| Let Grow
Don't let fear rule your parenting. Even with the crime spike during COVID, the world is safer for kids than it feels.| Let Grow
Let Grow put together an overview of how each state’s criminal law treats cases of unsupervised children if police are called.| Let Grow
One tenth of all Americans are now protected by legislation Let Grow helped get passed. Texas becomes the third state to pass a “Reasonable Childhood Independence" law.| Let Grow
We're so excited by the Utah Free Range Parenting Law! It's the first of its kind in the nation, and it opens up new worlds for kids and parents alike.| Let Grow
When students get the assignment, "Go home and do something new, on your own," parents let go and off the kids go: Doing, thinking, problem-solving -- growing. Students return to the classroom more confident, curious, engaged. The ignition is turned on!| Let Grow
Looking for resources on raising independent kids? Let Grow is here to help families with free articles, materials, and printables.| Let Grow
When students get the assignment, "Go home and do something new, on your own," parents let go and off the kids go: Doing, thinking, problem-solving -- growing. Students return to the classroom more confident, curious, engaged. The ignition is turned on!| Let Grow
Looking for resources on raising independent kids? Let Grow is here to help families with free articles, materials, and printables.| Let Grow
We want to help you develop independent students in your classrooms, schools, and communities. Get free resources from Let Grow.| Let Grow
