Let Grow

🇩🇰 Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard let their kids (11 & 9) roam Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens alone—while they sipped coffee & played cards. Kristen calls it “heaven.” ☕🃏 You don’t need a passport to try it—build trust w/ FREE Let Grow programs 👉 letgrow.org/join/ #LetGrow

Your kid has officially been promoted to Head of Trick-or-Treating. 🎃 Their job? Knock, collect candy, pick the next house. Your job? Flashlight holder & moral support. A little independence makes Halloween even sweeter! 💚 Learn more at letgrow.org! #LetGrow

We want kids to spend less time online...but where are they supposed to go instead? Maybe the answer isn’t just less screen time. Maybe it’s more real life to choose from. Lenore Skenazy article in the LA Times latimes.com/opinion/story/20… #LetGrow #FreePlay #ChildhoodIndependence

Mixed-age play helps everyone. Younger kids watch, imitate, and stretch themselves. Older kids get chances to lead, include, and adapt. Sometimes the best teacher on the playground is another kid. Explore Play Club: letgrow.org/program/play-clu… #LetGrow #FreePlay #FreeRangeKids

Before you jump in, give kids one more chance to figure it out. Those small moments build independence, problem-solving, and confidence. Explore how here: letgrow.org/program/experien… #LetGrow #Parenting #LifeSkills

The goal isn’t to raise kids who never need us. It’s to raise kids who keep surprising themselves. Small chances to try, figure things out, and do more on their own build real confidence. 👉 FREE Four Weeks Guide: LetGrow.org #LetGrow #Parenting #LifeSkillsForKids

A Virginia mom was arrested for letting her 5-year-old walk alone in their gated community. When did childhood independence become a crime? Lenore Skenazy explains how “Worst-First Thinking” is turning everyday freedom into fear. 👉 bit.ly/3UpHKp5 #LetGrow

When kids are in charge of the play, they make the rules, solve the problems, and figure out what comes next. That’s child-led free play! Explore FREE Play Club resources: LetGrow.org #LetGrow #FreePlay

What if independence became part of the classroom culture? One teacher says Let Grow has become “the air we breathe” in her classroom, turning everyday challenges into chances for kids to try, solve, and grow. FREE resources: LetGrow.org #LetGrow #Education

Making breakfast… Getting a little lost…Walking the dog…Making dinner. What do these all have in common? They are all small moments, but they carry real responsibility, which results in growing confidence for kids at school. Explore here: letgrow.org/program/experien… #LetGrow

🚨 Last chance to register! Independence looks different for every child, but every child deserves the chance to grow. Join us tomorrow, October 21 at 7 PM ET, to explore supporting independence across disabilities or neurodivergence. 👉 Register: bit.ly/4ymv7cf

Are kids afraid of independence or are we afraid to give it to them? Lenore Skenazy joins The Child Psych Podcast to talk about parenting anxiety, resilience, and why kids need real chances to do things on their own. 🎧listen here: bit.ly/47wAV83 #LetGrow #Parenting

Are kids afraid of independence…or are we afraid to give it to them? Lenore Skenazy joins The Child Psych Podcast to talk about parenting anxiety, resilience, and why kids need real chances to do things on their own. 🎧 Listen here: podcastrex.com/shows/the-chi… #LetGrow

At 11, he was diagnosed with developmental coordination disorder. Today, at 22, he lives independently in NYC, works as a flight attendant, and travels the world. His family's story shows what can happen when kids are given room to grow. 💚 Read more: bit.ly/4dNBXAa

Kids may be capable of more than we think. Why not let them surprise you? A great reminder from a 4th-grade teacher at Cumberland Road Elementary. Learn more: LetGrow.org #LetGrow #Parenting #Education

Teens don’t suddenly become independent at graduation. They need chances to practice NOW. Are you helping them become independent and confident? 👉 Try the FREE Independence Inventory for Teens: letgrow.org/join/ #LetGrow

Would you let your 8- and 11-year-old explore a city of 3 million people alone? 🚇 Two brothers did just that in South Korea during a Pokémon challenge. Five hours later, they returned with prizes and newfound confidence! Success! 👉 Read their story: bit.ly/4ym3PCK

Give kids time to play, and sometimes the play keeps going, which is the point! Teachers at George Seitz Elementary saw Play Club kids stay more active at recess and keep playing games from earlier in the day. Explore Play Club: letgrow.org/program/play-clu… #LetGrow #Education

Sometimes independence starts with one bike ride. 🚲 One 7-year-old began biking to school. His confidence grew, and soon his sister wanted the same freedom! Give kids a chance, and they may surprise you. Learn more LetGrow.org #LetGrow #Parenting #IndependentKids

Independence isn't one-size-fits-all! Every child deserves the chance to build confidence, overcome challenges, and grow. Join us October 21 at 7 PM ET to explore independence for kids with disabilities or neurodivergence. 👉 Register today! bit.ly/4ymv7cf #LetGrow

What if kids don’t need more activities...but more chances to really live childhood? 👀 Kids need chances to play, explore, solve problems, get bored, make things, and feel genuinely useful. Explore our FREE resources: letgrow.org/ #FreePlay #LetGrow