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Archive | 2019
The Cruel Pointlessness of Prosecuting the Dad Whose Twins Died in the Car
While some people are feeling compassion for the grieving dad who forgot his twins in the car, others are shockingly certain that no decent person would ever do this. We discuss this at Let Grow.
The Problem with Promising Campers, “If You’re Sad, I’ll Pick You Up”
Audrey “Sunshine” Monke has been a camp owner/director for 34 years. (Here’s her book!) It’s only lately that she’s heard parents promising to pick up unhappy campers — and it worries her. Read her essay at Let Grow. Photo of child from Unsplash by Joseph Gonzalez @miracletwentyone
A Religion Professor Reveals an Easy Way to Love Your Child’s “Imperfections”
The brilliant James Madison University religion professor, Alan Levinovitz, sat down for a Q & A with Let Grow. The topics ranged from letting his 6-year-old cut tomatoes with a sharp knife, to the philosophical reasons our culture is both safety-obsessed and judgemental. Finally, he discusses how the great religions allow us to forgive ourselves […]
Get Kids Out & About with Our Summer Challenge Checklist!
Let Grow just published a really fun, colorful list of classic summer activities not all kids are doing anymore. It’s a lovely poster for your fridge and a great way of reminding us all that summer can be a time of great joy and growth. Click here to see it. We’re also giving away some […]
Dropping Pre-Teens Off in The Woods, At Night, Alone: A Dutch Tradition
Yes, those Dutch have figured out a lot of things, including how to inculcate bravery, a sense of adventure, and independence in their kids — by “dropping.” That’s the tradition of dropping kids in the woods after dark to find their own way back to camp. Read about it over at Let Grow! Â Â […]
What’s Up with That Tom Brady Cliff Jump with His Young Daughter?
That’s what we’re chatting about over at Let Grow. The Brady clip is posted there, too. Love to have you join us by clicking here!
Does Dodgeball Make Kids Cruel?
Like the game itself, this question goes back and forth: Is the game of dodgeball creating cruelty in kids that will last a lifetime? We discuss this, over at Let Grow!
How I Dealt with My Most Incredibly Anxious 7th Grade Class Ever
Jodi Maurici teaches health ed to 240 suburban seventh graders. This past year they seemed so fragile and frightened — one was too nervous to even walk to the cafeteria alone — she had to try something new. Read her describe the one simple thing she did that changed everything (and everyone).Click here!
“Sometimes You Have to Pick Your Kid Up like a Squealing Pig” Reality-Based Parenting Advice
Adelia Moore is the author of a new book on parental authority — reminding us all that we are the experts and authorities, whether we feel that wise and powerful or not. Read the wonderful excerpt over at Let Grow where she talks about taking her screaming toddler home from the park. Bonus for anyone […]