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    Home » How to Give Kids Back Some Free Time by Creating a More Trusting, Helpful, Relaxed Community

    How to Give Kids Back Some Free Time by Creating a More Trusting, Helpful, Relaxed Community

    February 4, 2020
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    “Parents who once spent time on their own pursuits, existing on the periphery of their children’s free time, now spend it supervising, driving, and advocating,” writes mom Lizzie Heislet over at Let Grow. Click here to read how to gently start reversing the intensive parenting trend and creating community.  
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