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    The Kid Takes the City Bus (and Sparks a Revolution)

    November 8, 2012

    Hi Readers! My favorite quote from college was, “Action breaks the cycle.” You can think and think and think, but…

    A Gated Community. A 6-year-old Outside for a Moment. Safe?

    November 7, 2012

    Hi Folks — Here’s a nice story from Leslie in Georgia, and a response from her friend that has me…

    “Dogs Should Be Supervised in the Fenced-In Backyard At All Times” (Notes from Helicopter Pet Parenting)

    November 6, 2012

    Hi Folks — It constantly stuns me how much we don’t believe in our kids, convinced they will be hurt,…

    “Help! Constant Updates on My Son’s Grades are Turning Me Into a Helicopter Mom!” – Letter

    November 5, 2012

    Hi Folks — Here’s a totally fascinating topic that I didn’t realize was quite so widespread: The daily, sometimes hourly,…

    Road Worker or Pre-Schooler? The Vest is The Same

    November 5, 2012

    Hi Folks! As you have probably figured out by now, I actually LOVE safety. Helmets, car seats, seat belts –…

    “Parenthood” (on TV) and Helicopter Parenthood (in Real Life)

    November 4, 2012

    Hi Readers! Here’s a cool observation and a request for more, by way of Dawn Siff, a New York City…

    A Halloween / Sandy Story You’ll Love

    November 2, 2012

    Hi Readers. Have a great weekend. Here’s to letting our kids go out in the neighborhood.- L. Dear Free-Range Kids:…

    “What If You’re Not There and Your Child Gets Hurt?” A Halloween Mis-hap…and A Halloween Revolution!

    November 2, 2012

    Hi Folks! Two stories for you. Here’s the one to remember when folks start “What If”- ing your decision to…

    “Is That Police Chopper Following ME?” Wonders a Dad

    November 1, 2012

    Hi Readers! Another day, another report from the frontlines of our obsession with predators. Allow me to make a strange…

    Happy Halloween and a Note from New York

    October 31, 2012

    Hi Folks! I am at a friend’s apartment, borrowing her internet connection. I live in New York City — Queens…

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