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
关于我们
At Let Grow, we believe in kids. We believe they are smart, strong and at least as capable as we were at their age. So why does society insist on bubble-wrapping them? Why are we encouraged to monitor them constantly, in person or with an app, from the day they’re born to the day they leave for college? Why don’t we trust them to do anything safely or successfully on their own? Because of the twin fears stalking modern day parents: Either our kids will be kidnapped and murdered…or they won’t get into Harvard. But in fact, treating today’s kids as remarkably vulnerable is bad for their future, and ours. With a wild and robotic economy coming our way, kids need to be flexible, creative problem solvers. They can’t solve their problems if an adult is always there, solving them first. The winners of tomorrow are comfortable with risk, able to deal with disappointment (even the lack of a trophy), and they do not consider themselves fragile. At Let Grow, we trust kids to screw up, figure things out, screw up some more, and to make their way in the world as every generation has done until now. It is insulting to act as if somehow this particular generation needs more hand-holding, censorship, and coddling than we did. As adults, our job is to prepare our child for the path and then…let go. And Let Grow.
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https://www.letgrow.org
Let Grow的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
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- 2-10 人
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- New York，NY
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2017
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228 Park Ave S. #77212
US，NY，New York，10003
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?? 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
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?? 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
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Professor, NYU Stern School of Business, author of instant #1 NYT bestseller “The Anxious Generation,” “The Coddling of the American Mind,” “The Righteous Mind,” & “Happiness Hypothesis.” Latest research: AfterBabel.com
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
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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
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?? 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
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?? Parents & Educators: Don't Miss This TONIGHT! Join us for an exclusive webinar with our star Play Club leader who's cracked the code on getting kids back to REAL play - the kind featured in Jonathan Haidt's #1 bestseller "The Anxious Generation" ?? What you'll learn: ? How to start a successful Play Club ? Proven tips from years of experience ? Creating phone-free zones that kids actually love ? Building independence through unstructured play All materials provided FREE! ?? ?? Can't make it live? Register anyway - we'll send you the recording! Register now: https://ow.ly/mnu350U9G9o #LetGrow #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #Education #PlayMatters
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?? Kids aren't fragile – they're ANTI-fragile! Today's children are smarter and stronger than our culture thinks. They're built not just to handle challenges but to grow from them. The secret to raising capable, confident kids? Let them have adventures, solve problems, and take healthy risks. At #LetGrow, we're making it normal again for kids to be independent. Overprotection doesn't help—it holds them back. As our co-founder, Dr. Peter Gray, says, Kids with more independence aren't just happier now – they develop better mental tools to handle life's challenges later. Ready to help your kids grow stronger? Join the childhood independence movement! ?? https://ow.ly/BhfQ50U8xYF #ChildhoodIndependence #Parenting #KidsAreCable #ResilientKids
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The daily reality of modern childhood: structured activities, screens, and supervision have replaced the freedom to play and explore. ???? When kids can't climb trees, build forts, or get lost in imaginative worlds, we're not just taking away their fun - we're depriving them of crucial developmental experiences. Free play teaches risk assessment, creativity, social skills, and resilience. The irony? In trying to protect and prepare our children for success, we may be holding them back from developing the skills they need to thrive. Let's bring back neighborhood games, messy outdoor adventures, and the simple joy of unstructured playtime. Our kids need it now more than ever. What childhood memories of free play shaped who you are today? ??? #ChildhoodDevelopment #PlayMatters #ParentingThoughts #LetGrow
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?? Student Independence in Action! ?? Fayette Street Academy's amazing students took on real-world challenges and CRUSHED IT! From cooking their meals to solo train adventures, they've built confidence one experience at a time. The best part? They loved it so much that they started doing extra projects on weekends (without being asked)! ?? Some highlights: Cooking projects ???? Solo hikes ??♀? Independent train trips ?? Farmers market sales ?? Self-guided piano lessons ?? Friend meetups in the park ?? Watching these kids grow into capable, confident young people has been incredible. And those "fails"? Just as valuable as the wins! ?? #RealWorldLearning #IndependentKids #StudentGrowth #TeacherLife #LetGrow
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