We need more valium — or more common sense. Not even stopped van is stopping to kidnap a child. More here, at LetGrow.
Archive | 2019
Dr. Peter Gray’s Statement in Favor of a Free-Range Parenting Law
“There are many impediments to children’s going out to play, but one is parents’ fear that they will be charged with neglect.” Read more of Dr. Gray’s testimony to the Connecticut State Legislature here at Let Grow. He will be testifying on behalf of a Free-Range Parenting bill on Thurs., Feb. 14 — a valentine […]
Day Care Center Uproots Its Swings, Lest Kids Be “Tempted” to Play Too Much
A day care center in Washington got rid of its swings because if its kids don’t score high enough on a state test, they will lose some of their funding. The swings are just too tempting. Read more (and tear your hair out) here, at Let Grow.
Unintended Consequences: Too Much Cleanliness Can Lead to Childhood Leukemia
A terribly sad irony, discovered by a British scientist knighted for his work: Kids need to fight off germs when young to develop the immune system that can fight off leukemia. The same can be said for giving kids the chance to deal with other fears and frustrations: Doing so develops their immunity. Join the […]
Let’s Hear it for Boredom!
A very popular New York Times piece makes the case that always stimulating our kids hurts them in the long run. Check out Let Grow!
The Pregnancy Playlist
There’s a new speaker that lets you play songs even closer to your fetus. (Yes, it’s what you might be thinking. Ick.) Possible songs? “Another Kick in the Wall,” “You’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place.” Add your song suggestion over at Let Grow!
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Lemonade
Two Minnesota lawmakers are stirring things up with a sweet bill inspired by a sour incident last summer. Quench your curiosity over at Let Grow! Two Girls Running Homemade Lemonade Stand
Least Helpful Parenting Tip Ever?
“After all, having children in the first place has the potential to invite some unsafe situations, given today’s world.” Oh how true. More over at Let Grow. Portrait picture of a scared woman isolated on white background
Great List! 250 Things to Do Instead of Homework
And here it is! At Let Grow! SONY DSC
Child Falls Out of Moving Car, Mom Could Face Year in Jail
Let she who has never mis-buckled a carseat cast the first stone. The story is here, at Let Grow.