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Washington Post: Don’t Say This Mom Made a “Mistake”

January 30, 2018 0

To trust another person is not a mistake, even at a bus station. Join the discussion at Let Grow.

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What’s Worse Than Those “My Child Was Almost Snatched at the Store by Sex Traffickers!” Facebook Posts?

January 29, 2018 0

Here’s what’s worse. Join the conversation at Let Grow. . .

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Death of a 3-year-old Prompts Talk of “Never Leave Kids Under 10 Home Alone” Law

January 25, 2018 0

The tragic death of a 3-year-old is no reason to criminalize parents who let their school-age latchkey kids stay home. But that may happen, in Texas. Join the conversation about this at Let Grow.

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“Free-Range Kids Bill” Passes First Hurdle in Utah!

January 24, 2018 1

Parents who want to let their kids walk or play outside need to know this is not going to lead to an arrest for “child neglect.” This bill provides that reassurance! Just passed its first hurdle in Utah. Join the conversation here!

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What Happens When a School Whittles Down Recess?

January 22, 2018 0

Nothing good, as you might have guessed. Join the discussion here at Let Grow, where I’m blogging now!  

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Has Anti-Bullying Gone Too Far at Your Kid’s School?

January 19, 2018 2

It’s good to focus on bullying. It’s bad to create programs that overstate and overcorrect the problem. Come to Let Grow and discuss what you’ve seen!

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The 3-Minute Video That Could End Helicopter Parenting

January 18, 2018 2

Here you go!

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Preventing Kids from Having Best Friends: Great Idea?

January 17, 2018 2

Perhaps you can already guess my take. To join the conversation, please hop over to Let Grow, where I’m blogging now. Here’s the link!

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Playground Rules that Treat Kids as Delicate Morons

January 12, 2018

These twirl bar rules get my goat! Join the general harumphing here!

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Utah Could be the First State to Guarantee Parents Won’t Get Arrested for Letting Kids Walk & Play Outside

January 11, 2018

Very strange that we have gotten to the point where we need a law like this, but there you have it! Join the discussion over at LetGrow, where I blog now!

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