Feb 1, 2016
For the past 10 years Free-Range Kids' Lenore Skenazy, New York City journalist and mom of two, has been taking one for the team. The Free-Range Kids author and blog founder has been on a one-woman mission to give kids back the freedom and autonomy they need to grow into self-actualized adults.
I can't get enough of every single thing she has to say, including stats like:
In fact, the most dangerous thing your kids can do? RIDE IN A CAR!!
I love Lenore's informed candor about what is happening in the world, and what you and I can do about it. Examples:
My only problem with the Free-Range Kids movement is that it isn't adopted widely or quickly enough -- despite my eff-you nature I still feel pressure from other parents to hover, coddle and bake way more cupcakes than are good for my time management or public health. I resent that when I am forced to spend time with my kids at the playground, those are hours I cannot work -- or do something less mind-numbing.
For moms like me, Skenazy created Free-Range Friend Finder, a no-cost site where you can connect with like-minded (i.e. sane, with a life of your own) parents in your neighborhood. Check it out!