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Making it easy, normal & legal to give kids some independence, because when adults step back, kids step up. Parents, educators, advocates -- share ideas here!

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YES! YES! YES! "Your job is less to instill curiosity in your kid than to make sure you don't squash what's already there." Neil deGrasse Tyson on "How Not To Raise Your Kids." Neil deGrasse Tyson Let Grow facebook.com/watch/?v=18317…

YES! YES! YES!

"Your job is less to instill curiosity in your kid than to make sure you don't squash what's already there." 

Neil deGrasse Tyson on "How Not To Raise Your Kids."

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P.S. Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, Illinois, Montana and Georgia have enacted our laws. Our bills passed the legislature and await the governor's signature in Indiana and Florida!

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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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Unpopular belief: There's a counterintuitive connection between tracking & anxiety. Tracking kids INCREASES parental anxiety, not in the MOMENT (you check & feel relief!) but in the long term (you never LEARN HOW TO RELAX when you are not w/ your child). letgrow.org/life360-and-th…

Unpopular belief:
There's a counterintuitive connection between tracking  &amp; anxiety. Tracking kids INCREASES parental anxiety, not in the MOMENT (you check &amp; feel relief!) but in the long term (you never LEARN HOW TO RELAX when you are not w/ your child).
letgrow.org/life360-and-th…
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What happens when we teach kids the world is horrible? Nothing good. Their life outcomes are worse than those taught to trust. Not that everyone's trustworthy! Just that automatic DIS-trust is worse! Kids end up w/ worse mental health. Robert Pondiscio thenext30years.substack.com/p/stop-telling…

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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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Little by little, they grow stronger when we let them. 🌱 Discover simple ways to build independence at letgrow.org. #RaisingResilientKids #IndependenceMatters

Little by little, they grow stronger when we let them. 🌱 Discover simple ways to build independence at letgrow.org. #RaisingResilientKids #IndependenceMatters
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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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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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From the TED main stage to Microsoft to the Bulgarian Happiness Festival, Lenore’s hilarious, eye-opening talks reveal how parenting got so anxious — and how we can give kids their independence back. Want to bring her to your event or school? đź“© Email [email protected]!

From the TED main stage to Microsoft to the Bulgarian Happiness Festival, Lenore’s hilarious, eye-opening talks reveal how parenting got so anxious — and how we can give kids their independence back.

Want to bring her to your event or school? đź“© Email Info@LetGrow.org!
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No Life360. No constant check-ins. Just trust. 🙏 Natalie grew up hearing just one rule from her mom when she left the house: “Remember who you are.” The result? Confidence and a strong sense of self. Read the post: letgrow.org/my-untracked-l….

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These trees are growing something special! 🌳 Each leaf is a student’s Let Grow moment: a new skill, an idea, or a challenge they tackled on their own. Proud of these kids and their fearless spirit! 👏 Learn more about the Let Grow Experience at letgrow.org!

These trees are growing something special! 🌳 Each leaf is a student’s Let Grow moment: a new skill, an idea, or a challenge they tackled on their own. Proud of these kids and their fearless spirit! 👏 Learn more about the Let Grow Experience at letgrow.org!
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This could be our kids in America, even today, if we practiced stepping back a bit so we (and THEY) could see just how much they can do on their own. And how much they learn & LOVE LIFE when they do! That is Let Grow's mission: Helping adults "let go & Let Grow"! Visit us!

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Whether it’s a backyard campout, bike ride to the park, or just making up a new game together — summer is better when shared! 💛 Encourage your kids to connect, create, and make memories with friends, old and new! 👉 FREE Let Grow Summer Experience: letgrow.org/summer-experie….

Whether it’s a backyard campout, bike ride to the park, or just making up a new game together — summer is better when shared! 💛 Encourage your kids to connect, create, and make memories with friends, old and new!

👉 FREE Let Grow Summer Experience: letgrow.org/summer-experie….