Making it easy, normal & legal to give kids some independence, because when adults step back, kids step up. Parents, educators, advocates -- share ideas here!
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đŠđ° Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard let their kids (11 & 9) roam Copenhagenâs Tivoli Gardens aloneâwhile they sipped coffee & played cards. Kristen calls it âheaven.â âđ
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Jun 11
.@LetGrowOrg has helped pass "Reasonable Childhood Independence" bills in 13 states--so far!
Now one is pending in PA and a bipartisan federal bill was introduced in CONGRESS by @RepBlakeMoore & @RepMcClellan!
Unsupervised time is not against the law!
letgrow.org/congress-introduâŚ
Probably the #1 reason kids aren't playing outside is that their parents get arrested when they do.
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Jun 9
Join Let Growâs Lenore Skenazy and 'Hunt, Gather, Parent' author Michaeleen Doucleff for a chat about kids, screens, autonomy, responsibility, and why freedom in the real world may be one of the most powerful antidotes to digital dependence.
Register now! bit.ly/4xhVa54
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Jun 5
Junior ROTC students at Franklin High School in El Paso, became lessons in confidence, independence, and real-world problem-solving.
Major Joseph D. Shamy brought in The Let Grow Experience to help students practice real-life skills on their own.
Read! bit.ly/3Sp3dNl
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May 29
Kids donât build confidence by being told theyâre capable.
They build it by proving it to themselves.
The Let Grow Summer Experience gives kids a simple but powerful assignment: go home and do something new, on your own! Download here: letgrow.org/summer-experiencâŚ
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May 19
What if one of the best things we can give kids is more room to figure life out together?
Join Let Growâs upcoming webinar, Why Kids Need a Pack, Not Just a Playdate, for a conversation about why unstructured, mixed-age play matters so much. Register now! bit.ly/4wCM02S
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May 13
A new Let Grow bill introduced in Congress, the Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act, could help protect parents who give their kids the freedom to do normal childhood things.
Learn more about the Let Grow Law. bit.ly/4d7bVrH
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May 11
What if the missing piece in childhood isnât another activity?
Join LGâs webinar, Why Kids Need a Pack, Not Just a Playdate, for a powerful conversation about the play kids are craving: unstructured, mixed-age, kid-led, real-world play.
Register now! bit.ly/4wCM02S
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May 9
The sweetest Motherâs Day gifts come straight from the kids. đ
Let Growâs FREE Motherâs Day Kit gives them a simple way to show Mom how much she means, with a printable card, kid-coupons, and fill-in-the-blanks.
Download the free kit! bit.ly/4uHfKtF
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May 7
Kids never stop amazing us. Give them a little time, a little space, and a few simple materials, and they turn them into something entirely their own. Their creativity, curiosity, and imagination remind us just how capable they really are.
LG can help! bit.ly/47YYbLK
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May 7
We love hearing stories of independence. When kids are given the chance to take ownership, they often rise to it surprises everyone. The Let Grow Experience is not just about independence for kids, but about helping families see just how capable their children already are.
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May 5
Let Grow Play Club gives kids the freedom to do what they rarely get enough of anymore: run, explore, invent games, solve problems, make friends across ages, and play without adults directing every move.
Give kids the freedom to play, connect, and grow letgrow.org/program/play-cluâŚ
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May 3
Not every summer memory comes from a big trip or expensive camp. Sometimes it starts with a child doing something on their own for the very first time. The LG Summer Experience helps kids build confidence, responsibility, and real-world problem-solving skills all summer long.
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Apr 29
đ¨LAST DAY for Scholarship opportunity HS seniors!đ¨
Let Growâs Think for Yourself Essay Contest is back, with $14,000 total in scholarships available for students heading to college, community college, or trade school.
Don't miss out, apply now! bit.ly/4amq3vS
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Apr 28
A little independence can create a big memory. When kids are trusted with real responsibility, they do more than complete a task. They discover what they are capable of.
Explore The Let Grow Experience! letgrow.org/program/experienâŚ
#TheLetGrow Experience #Education #RaisingKids
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Apr 28
đ¨ Last call scholarship opportunity HS seniors!đ¨
Let Growâs TFY Contest is back, with $14,000 total in scholarships available for students heading to college, community college, or trade school.
đ $8,000 Grand Prize
đĽ 3 Runner-Ups receive $2,000 each
bit.ly/4amq3vS
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Apr 25
Kids are often told to âgo outsideâ and âbe more independentâ â but where are they allowed to go? More stores, malls, and public spaces are banning unaccompanied minors, pushing tweens and teens out of the real world and into the virtual one.
Blog repost! bit.ly/48ly0zX
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Apr 25
Ready to make this summer one of growth, confidence, and real independence? âď¸
The Let Grow Summer Experience Program is here to help kids step up, try new things, solve problems, and discover just how capable they are.
Join the Summer Experience today! bit.ly/42tqj7j
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Apr 20
Summer does not have to mean more screen time, more scheduling, and more stress.
It can mean more confidence, more independence, and more real-world growth.
Join us for the upcoming webinar to learn about The Summer Experience.
Save your seat now! bit.ly/3QndCYV
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Apr 19
Play is not extra.
It is essential.
Play Club gives kids the chance to create, explore, negotiate, imagine, and grow in ways no worksheet or screen ever could.
Let kids be kids and watch what happens. Learn about Play Club now! bit.ly/4ps0Wfw
#LetGrow #FreePlay
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Apr 17
Confidence grows when kids take on challenges before they feel completely ready.
Thatâs the power of The Let Grow Experience.
Real independence. Real growth. Real pride.
Give kids the chance.
They'll likely surprise you.
Explore The Let Grow Experience! letgrow.org/program/experienâŚ
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