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Lenore Skenazy

@freerangekids

Founder, Free-Range Kids. President, Let Grow. Book: amzn.to/3DM2Wrv
Let Grow Project/Experience: bit.ly/IndepTherapy

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I just wrote about a new "funny" ad for Life360, the popular a family tracking app. I'm wondering how disturbing other people find it. It shows a mom fantasizing about her daughter being kidnapped and beheaded. To me, the ad is almost a Rosetta Stone. I always wonder why

I just wrote about a new "funny" ad for Life360, the popular a family tracking app.

I'm wondering how disturbing other people find it. It shows a mom fantasizing about her daughter being kidnapped and beheaded.

To me, the ad is almost a Rosetta Stone. I always wonder why
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Who says kids don’t play outside anymore?! Central Academy’s Play Club is proof they do — and LOVE it! Fort building, puddle jumping, nonstop laughter. 💥 You can bring that magic to your school too, it’s simple! Here’s how: letgrow.org/program/play-c…. #PlayClub #PlayMatters

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Practical, helpful piece by Jenna Ryu: How to Be More Positive Without Faking It. One tip: When fearing doom, "Revisit proof that you’ve handled worse." Plus five more! self.com/story/how-to-b…

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Feeling down? Do the OPPOSITE of what feels right: "Just because you feel like retreating & disconnecting doesn’t mean you should. The truth is that the last thing you feel like doing is often what will fortify you." From Samantha Boardman MD drsamanthaboardman.substack.com/p/take-the-opp…

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Want some ideas on how to get your kids out the door this summer, doing more -- playing more -- on their own? Here is Let Grow's FREE DIY Summer Independence Experience Kit!* letgrow.org/summer-experie… *We do not recommend the activity in this GIF** **Even though -- wow!

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Summer's here! Don't forget: Independence -- unstructured, unsupervised time -- is being studied as the cheapest, fastest, easiest and most delightful antidote to childhood anxiety: nytimes.com/2023/09/04/opi… Visit LetGrow.org for summer ideas!

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A Georgia mother has been charged with cruelty to children in the first degree. Her crime? Letting her kids stay home alone for a few hours. reason.com/2025/05/29/mom…

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Mom Arrested, Facing 5 Years in Prison for Leaving 8- and 10-Year-Old Boys at Home Yes, again. Read the information Lenore Skenazy and Let Grow provide about whether this is safe or not safe (Spoiler: it is safer to leave a child home than to have the child in a car, as an

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Love these! 39 Ways to Play Outside in Spring For ex: Play in the wind Turn over rocks & logs Make a bouquet Wash your toys outside More here: activeforlife.com/39-ways-to-pla…

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Wonderful memories of iconic NYC airport terminals (and a very young, Free-Range adventure) from Patrick Smith askthepilot.com/terminal-memor…

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DENMARK HAS A GREAT IDEA! Let's make it happen here! On JUNE 11 at 11 a.m. It's National Hide and Seek time! Everyone, young & old: Organize a game of H&S and play it where you are! Work, school, store... June 11 is the UN's Day of Play You're it! justhuman.com/legensdag/

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And here's a list from Let Grow -- just sign up for our free DIY Summer Experience Kit for Kids! letgrow.org/summer-experie…

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Is there ANY child behavior Parents Mag can't pathologize? The latest: "Signs Your Child Might Be Hiding Their True Feelings" Such as? * Children who give short answers...or seem overly anxious to please. Start worrying NOW! parents.com/signs-your-chi…