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    Do Not Try to Make a Happy Child Happier

    July 7, 2020

    We’ve got great advice on encouraging — and not ruining) — free, unstructured play. What’s more, we’ve got a cool…

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    7.8 MILLION Kids Are Reported to Child Abuse Hotlines Each Year — But 7 Million of them Are FINE

    July 6, 2020

    America has gone Child Abuse Hotline crazy:   7.8 million kids get reported to child protective service each year –…

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    Help! My Kids are Wasting Their Whole Summer!

    July 2, 2020

    Is it a waste of time when kids look like they’re wasting time? Interesting question. I write this while looking…

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    “Kids Suffer When We Treat Them Like Prisoners of War, Requiring Constant Surveillance”

    July 1, 2020

    A professor friend reviewed my new podcast, “Supervision Not Required.” Click here for the podcast.  And here’s the review! Funny,…

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    How DO You Play Red Rover, or Simon Says, or Mother May I?

    June 30, 2020

    Let Grow has compiled a great resource: The simple rules for 20 classic backyard games, including: Duck Duck Goose  …

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    Some Pretty Easy, Realistic Tips to Get Kids to Stop Whining

    June 26, 2020

    How can you get your kids to stop whiiiiiiiiiiiining?   Let Grow has some truly workable, real-world tips from a…

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    Is There a List of Cool Ideas for Kids to Do This Summer? Yes There Is

    June 25, 2020

    Find a way to make art outside. Recycle something old into something new you can use. Pick up litter. Explore…

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    What Took So Long? Lenore Skenazy Finally Launches Podcast, Interviews Dr. Peter Gray about Why Adults Have to Get Lost When Kids Play

    June 23, 2020

    Today is launch day for “Supervision Not Required,” my first podcast, and my first guest is Dr. Peter Gray. He…

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    Free Summer Calendar and Postcards for Independent Kids

    June 22, 2020

    Kids looking for something to do? Worse, are they looking at YOU when they’re looking for something to do? Give…

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    Calling Bad Jokes “Dad Jokes” Isn’t Fair

    June 21, 2020

    How did dad get demoted to doofus when it comes to telling jokes? I ponder that today, for obvious reasons.…

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