Let Grow

Educators! Counselors! Administrators! Check out our Case Studies of schools doing The Let Grow Experience and Let Grow Play Club. Hear from your peers on the issues different teachers and schools were experiencing, how working with #LetGrow addressed them, and how parents and kids reacted to the programs. Check them out ?? https://ow.ly/u6pj50StmHk #ChildIndependence

Last week, we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome Free-Range Kids author and Let Grow movement founder, Lenore Skenazy, to SIA! She spent time with our students, joined us at recess, and saw firsthand how our school is embracing the Let Grow Project to foster independence and resilience. Lenore was also impressed by the creativity and confidence she saw in our students! In the evening, she delivered a fantastic talk to parents and faculty. Using her knowledge and humor, she challenged us to rethink what kids are capable of when given the freedom to grow. We laughed, learned, and left inspired to continue building a community that fosters independence in our children and students. Thank you, Lenore, for wonderful visit- we hope to see you again soon! Missed Lenore's visit? No problem! Listen to S.I.A.: The Podcast-Episode 18 which features Lenore Skenazy and some wonderful insight on the Let Grow project! ??https://lnkd.in/dAa3D_ja

?? Missed our popular Play Club webinar? See why -- and how -- schools and parents everywhere are starting Let Grow Play Clubs. As featured in Jonathan Haidt's bestseller "The Anxious Generation"! Watch our expert share years of success getting kids back to REAL play. FREE guide & materials included! Watch now ?? https://ow.ly/RiR750UgqBz #LetGrow #PlayMatters #ScreenFreeActivities #ChildhoodUnplugged #FreeToLearn

?? Inside Out 2 shows kids what anxiety looks like. In parents, anxiety looks different. Here's one dad's story. His OCD transformed normal parenting anxieties into overwhelming fears. The kicker? Our culture's "Child Safety Industrial Complex" – with its constant fearmongering – isn't helping. It's basically selling OCD-lite to all parents. The solution isn't more safety gear or warnings. It's exposure therapy: letting our kids (and ourselves) experience the world. Because real life is the best antidote to irrational fear. Learn more about breaking free from obsessive parenting: https://ow.ly/4JyB50UazSs #MentalHealth #InsideOut2 #ModernParenting #LetGrow

Parents in 2024: Every falling leaf must be a science lesson! ?? From stranger danger to academic pressure, we've created a generation of burnt-out parents and over-supervised kids. The fix? Let them play outside again - without us hovering. Novel idea, right? ?? See how we got here and how #LetGrow can help! https://ow.ly/b30C50UazHB #FreeRangeParenting #IndependentKids #ChildhoodIndependence

?? Parents, let's talk about stepping back. When we hover over every moment of our kids' lives, we show love - but we miss something crucial. We don't show trust. And we might never discover just how capable our little ones can be. Sometimes, the greatest gift we can give our children isn't our constant presence - our confidence in their abilities. Let them explore. Let them try. Let them fail. And most importantly, let them surprise you. ? #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #ParentingWisdom #LetGrow

?? Want to give kids the superpower of independence? Starting a Let Grow Play Club is easier than you think! All you need is: ?? Space to play ?? Basic equipment ?? Kids of different ages ?? Adults who watch (but don't jump in!) That's it! The magic happens when kids create their own games, solve their own problems, and build confidence together. The best part? Adults get to step back and watch leadership, creativity, and friendship bloom! ?? Ready to bring more play to your community? Let's chat! ?? https://ow.ly/wkFM50UazvX #LetGrow #KidsNeedPlay #IndependentKids #ChildDevelopment

We overprotect kids in the real world and underprotect them online. The arrest of a mom in Georgia because her 10-year-old son took a walk should be a wake-up call for America. One lesson should be: parents, go as a group to your local police department and ask them to work with you, to support you as parents and not arrest you. The other lesson is that only 6 states in the US have laws that protect childhood independence (Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois & Virginia). If you're not in one of these 6 states, you can push for your state to pass a "reasonable childhood independence law." See links in comments from Let Grow. In #TheAnxiousGeneration I talk at length about the need for free play & independence in real life. We *must* let kids do things on their own. Walking down the street at 10 years old is the most normal and one of the healthiest things a boy, or a girl, can do, in the vast majority of neighborhoods, especially if they walk, or play, or bike, or run, together with other kids. Video via The Free Press #BrittanyPatterson #Georgia #childhoodindependence

My son was missing for 15 minutes at a hotel waterpark, and you know what? He did EXACTLY what we taught him! ?? When we got separated (elevator vs. stairs mixup), our 8-year-old: ? Went to our usual meeting spot ? Stayed in safe, public areas ? Asked a lifeguard for help Yes, those 15 minutes were terrifying. But they also showed us our "free-range" parenting is working. Kids CAN handle independence - these small challenges help them grow! ?? The hardest part? Managing our own parental fears without letting them limit our kids' growth. Remember: A scary moment for us doesn't mean we're doing anything wrong. Who else has had a heart-stopping moment that turned out to be a proud parenting win? ?? See how our community responded to this mom’s story ?? https://ow.ly/tR5g50U9GjU #ParentingWins #RaisingIndependentKids #ParentingTips #ChildIndependence

?? Breaking: Groundbreaking anxiety treatment for kids shows amazing results! "Independence Therapy" - letting kids do everyday tasks like walking to school & running errands. The best part? You can try this at-home approach for FREE: Parents: Get the home guide Schools: Access educational materials Therapists: Download the complete manual Led by Prof. Camilo Ortiz, this evidence-based approach is revolutionizing how we think about childhood anxiety. Simple freedom = powerful results! Want to learn more? Check out our free resources here: https://ow.ly/Cc4r50Uazp8 #ChildhoodAnxiety #MentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #LetGrow