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Parenting Without Power Struggles3:25 Let Grow with Lenore Skenazy: Why Childhood Independence MattersIn this episode, Susan and Lenore Skenazy discussed the importance of childhood independence, free play, and responsibility, emphasizing the need to reduce anxiety in children by allowing them to take risks and make their own decisions. They explored the impact of cultural messaging and media on parenting practices, suggesting ways to promote resilience and social skills through programs like free play and after-school activities. Their conversation also touched on the challenges of screen time, the benefits of self-care for parents, and the value of allowing children to contribute to family life and experience real-world interactions. https://pages.susanstiffelman.com...2025-04-2934 min
How Do We Deal?! Coping With the ConfoundingChildhood Independence with Lenore SkenazyAs parents who often feel like they worry too much, or not enough, or have no idea what they're doing, Dara and Amber were thrillled to connect with the woman dubbed “America’s Worst Mom” only to flip it into a positive movement. Lenore Skenazy sure had a lot of deal with after unleashing a media firestorm with her 2008 column, “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone." But she didn't apologize or back down. Instead, Lenore has been tirelessly advocating for the common-sense notion that our kids are safer and smarter than our culture gives them credit for. 2025-03-1437 min
Hope I Don't Fuck This Up! A single parent podcast with Lili and ScottHow to raise confident, self-reliant kids with Lenore SkenazyLili and Scott sit down with parenting guru (and Lili's parenting crush), Lenore Skenazy, for a fascinating, funny, and practical tip-filled conversation on raising children to be strong, confident, and unafraid of the world that awaits them. Lenore is the president of Let Grow, the nonprofit promoting childhood independence, and the author of Free-Range Kids, and she has been extolling the virtues of opening your door and letting your kid run out to play for over fifteen years. Lili fan-girled out a little, we're not gonna lie.Check out Lenore's socials!:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2025-01-2738 min
Do Something More82. 'Let Grow' and Helping Parents and Communities Foster Independence In Kids (with Co-Founder, Lenore Skenazy)Send us a textShe’s been in media outlets all over the U.S. championing the ‘free range kids’ movement, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to feature Lenore Skenazy on this episode of the podcast.Lenore shares how she became the standard bearer for this idea of helping parents foster growth in their kids by allowing them to have independent experiences. We also talk about the nonprofit she co-founded called ‘Let Grow.’ Its goal is to make it easy, normal and legal to give kids the independence they need to grow into capab...2025-01-1537 min
The John Stossel InterviewsEp. 27 Lenore Skenazy: on Free Range Parenting and Raising Independent KidsParents are more scared than ever. The media warn of “Stranger Danger.”
Lenore Skenazy says this is foolish. Parents should let their kids be MORE independent.
She calls it “Free Range” parenting. She says kids are healthier when given unsupervised freedom. Parents are happier too.
But what about the kidnappings?
Skenazy points out those are extremely rare. It’s MUCH safer for kids to walk outside than ride in a car, yet parents rarely worry about driving.
Today in America, some parents have even be arrested for letting their kids walk...2024-12-1631 min
This Helps with Marlon Morgan23. Lenore Skenazy Helps Parents Let Their Kids GrowLenore Skenazy is a journalist, author, and advocate for children's independence, best known for founding the "Free-Range Kids" movement. She is also the co-founder of Let Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting childhood independence and challenging the culture of overprotective parenting. Skenazy's work, including her book Free-Range Kids, encourages parents to let their children explore, learn, and grow through self-reliance and outdoor experiences. To keep up with Lenore, visit Free-Range Kids, and to learn more about Let Grow, visit Let Grow. Stay connected: Twitter: @FreeRangeKids Facebook: Lenore Skenazy I...2024-11-281h 32
Frank Morano Interviews & MoreLenore Skenazy | 10-31-24Lenore Skenazy, Founder of Free Range Kids and the President of Let Grow, the non-profit promoting childhood independenceTopic(s): Halloween myths and trick or treatingWebsite: freerangekids.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Range-Kids-Parents-Teachers-Grow/dp/1119782147/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=free+range+kids+skenazy&qid=1634222260&sr=8-1Social Media: https://twitter.com/FreeRangeKids?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/lenore.skenazy/https://www.instagram.com/lskenazy/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...2024-10-3125 min
Scrolling 2 DeathLet Go To Let Grow (with Lenore Skenazy)Lenore Skenazy's life completely changed after allowing her child to navigate the New York City subway alone at just 9 years old.
She went on to publish a book called Free-Range Kids which grew into a movement. Now, Lenore is the president of Let Grow, the national nonprofit she co-founded with three others, including Jonathan Haidt of "The Anxious Generation."
Her mission is to make it easy, normal and legal to give kids back some old-fashioned independence.
In this conversation, Lenore discusses...2024-10-2435 min
The Heartful Parent PodcastEp 76 | Embracing Childhood Independence with Lenore SkenazyI'm thrilled to share an insightful interview with Lenore Skenazy, originally conducted for the 2023 Safe Parenting Summit. Lenore, the author of *Free Range Kids* and founder of the Let Grow Foundation, discusses the importance of fostering children's independence. Last week, I talked about helping kids grow their confidence and competence. Reflecting on a recent airport incident where my daughter wasn't allowed to fly alone, I thought of this conversation. Lenore and I explore why we should stop fear-based parenting and allow our children to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Whether you've heard it before or...2024-07-2359 min
Complicated KidsFostering Independence in Kids with Lenore Skenazy Founder of the Free Range Kids movement, Lenore Skenazy, joined me on the podcast today to talk about the importance of fostering independence in kids. She doesn't want much: just a social and cultural shift in the way we think about kids' safety (they're safer now than they've been since the 1970's); adult discomfort (anxiety rates are skyrocketing); and supervision more generally. Lenore reminds us that "When parents step back, kids step up". Join us for a conversation about what that means - even for complicated kids. To find out more ab...2024-07-0242 min
Apogee StrongLenore Skenazy’s Guide to Fearless Parenting: Fostering Independence and Self-Reliance in ChildrenIn many ways, modern parenting practices might be depriving children of the joys and benefits of independence and free play. With increased emphasis on structured activities, screen time, and academic achievement, kids often have less opportunity to engage in unstructured, imaginative play. This kind of play is crucial for developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions. The shift in focus impacts their ability to build resilience and self-confidence, essential traits for their growth and development.
Lenore Skenazy is a non-profit founder and is known as "America's Worst Mom" for allowing her young son to ride the subway...2024-06-231h 04
Analog AdvisorRaising Resilient Kids: A Conversation with "America's Worst Mom" Lenore SkenazyIs constant parental supervision limiting children's ability to develop problem-solving skills? In this episode, hosts Wes Brown and Dr. Sonya Lutter explore childhood independence and resilience with guest Lenore Skenazy, founder of the organization Let Grow and author of the book "Free-Range Kids."Skenazy shares her journey advocating for more freedom for kids through experiences like independent travel. Skenazy discusses reasonable childhood independence laws and how giving kids opportunities to overcome minor challenges and adversity can build resilience in a way that benefits both children and parents.Links: Let Grow Website | LinkedIn | Instagram...2024-06-1949 min
BasedAFWhy parents aren't the problem, but you might be - Ft. Lenore Skenazy (Part 1)Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free Range Kids and one of the founders of Let Grow along with Jonathan Haidt, Daniel Shuchman, and Peter Gray. Here, Skenazy explains how Let Grow attempts to give kids (and parents) back some of their lost freedoms. We discuss how parenting became so paranoid and what happens when kids are allowed some of the independence they often so desperately desire.
Learn more about Lew Grow at www.letgrow.org
For part 2, visit: www.patreon.com/AshleyAFrawley
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2024-06-1725 min
The Art of Parenting153: Let Grow. With Lenore SkenazyHow can you empower your child to embrace independence? Listen in to my guest, Lenore Skenazy as she shares her time-tested insights. Click here for the show notes and extra resources. Today’s guest was named “America’s Worst Mom” for supporting her son's desire to take the subway home 16 years ago. Since then, she has been on a mission to support parents and schools to help children regain their much-needed independence. What We Talked About: Why fostering independence in children is crucial for their development, resilience, and confidence How soci...2024-06-0641 min
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica HochmanEp 139: Free Range Kids! How to raise safe, self-reliant children. With author and journalist, Lenore Skenazy!Send us a textSummaryThis weeks podcast is with national treasure, Lenore Skenazy, who discusses the culture of fear and overprotective parenting. She shares her personal experiences and the backlash she faced for allowing her 9-year-old son ride the subway alone in NYC. The media jumped all over it, some even called her "America's worst mom", and this experience eventually led her to write the book "Free Range Kids". Lenore challenges the assumption that children are fragile and need constant supervision, advocating for independence and the development of resil...2024-06-0150 min
S.I.A.: The PodcastEpisode 18- Childhood Independence with Lenore SkenazyEpisode 18 features guest Lenore Skenazy, President and Co-founder of Let Grow. After her newspaper column
“Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” landed her on NPR, Fox News and everywhere in between,
Lenore went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement. She has been profiled in The New Yorker, hosted the reality show, “World’s Worst Mom,” and has lectured everywhere from Disney to Microsoft to schools across the country — and the Bulgarian Happiness Festival. Lenore predicts that one day every school will be doing The Let Grow Experience, which she describes as the fastest – and most fun – way to k...2024-05-2245 min
Neuroscience of CoachingPresenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience.“The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore SkenazyAfter her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” (Google it!) She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement that basically says OUR KIDS ARE SMARTER AND SAFER...2024-04-1833 min
Your Anxious ChildDecreasing Anxiety by Promoting Independence: Interview with Lenore Skenazy President of Let GrowLenore Skenazy is the author of Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow and is President of Let Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting play and independence in children and adolesecence. Ms Skenazy created quite a sensation after her article "Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone" and got labeled "America's Worst Mom". This lead her to start Let Grow which is an invaluable resource for helping schools and parents promote healthy growth promoting independence in children. Her approach has the benefit of simplicity and common sense. By encouraging i...2024-04-151h 00
Consciousness ExploredPresenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience.“The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore SkenazyAfter her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” (Google it!) She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement that basically says OUR KIDS ARE SMARTER AND SAFER...2024-03-2833 min
Faith Matters204. Advice from "The World's Worst Mom" — A Conversation with Lenore SkenazyWhen Lenore Skenazy’s son was nine, he asked her repeatedly if she would let him have a solo adventure in their hometown of New York City. Her son had a specific plan for this adventure: he wanted her to take him somewhere new in the city and then let him find his own way home. Lenore took the leap of faith, and when her son burst into their apartment later, he was practically “levitating with pride and joy” at what he had accomplished.Lenore then wrote an article in the New York Sun called “Why I Let My 9...2024-02-2452 min
Just Between CoachesPresenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience.“The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore SkenazyAfter her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” (Google it!) She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement that basically says OUR KIDS ARE SMARTER AND SAFER...2024-02-2133 min
The Hannah Frankman PodcastLenore Skenazy: Raising Free Range KidsLenore Skenazy was once branded as “America’s Worst Mom” for letting her nine year old son ride the subway alone. She is the founder of Free Range Kids and co-founder of Let Grow.
In this episode, you’ll learn how America became so risk averse. You’ll discover why we’ve become so afraid of letting our kids be independent, the developmental implications of blocking our kids from exploring the world, and why their capacity to take risks is so critical to becoming self-sufficient, confident adults.
This episode is sponsored...2024-02-151h 05
Once Upon a BusinessPresenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience.“The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore SkenazyAfter her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” (Google it!) She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement that basically says OUR KIDS ARE SMARTER AND SAFER...2024-02-1533 min
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsPresenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience.“The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore SkenazyAfter her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” (Google it!) She went on to write Free-Range Kids, the book-turned-movement that basically says OUR KIDS ARE SMARTER AND SAFER...2024-02-1233 min
Teacher Tom's Podcast: Taking Play SeriouslyFree to Be, Free to Grow (Lenore Skenazy)Welcome to Teacher Tom’s Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom supports early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children with an authentic play-filled childhood.Lenore Skenazy is the accidental pioneer of the “free-range kids movement” and literally wrote the book on the subject. Following that, she co-founded Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience.“The real problem is that our culture has insisted that adults always be supervising kids.” — Lenore SkenazyAfter her newspaper col...2024-02-0232 min
Where We Go Next93: Solving the Childhood Independence Crisis, with Lenore SkenazyLenore Skenazy started the Free-Range Kids movement and wrote the book, “Free-Range Kids.” Now she is cofounder and president of Let Grow, the national nonprofit promoting childhood independence. Lenore says our kids are smarter, safer, and stronger than our culture gives them credit for.‘Old Enough’ Generates Parenting Debate, Latest Netflix Sensation (Featuring Lenore!) - YouTube 50% of Parents Won’t Let Their Kids Go to Another Aisle in Grocery: Poll - Free Range KidsLet GrowThe Let Grow ProjectIndependence KitLet Grow Play ClubFree Range KidsRaising Independent Kids - Face...2024-01-2353 min
KindlEDEpisode 30: Raising Resilient Kids. A Conversation with Lenore Skenazy.This week, Kaity & Adriane chat with Lenore Skenazy, author of "Free-Range Kids." You might have heard her called "America's Worst Mom." But don't let that moniker fool you! Lenore's journey from her kid's controversial subway ride to becoming a leading voice in child independence is nothing short of remarkable. In Episode 30 of The KindlED Podcast, we dive deep into the world of free-range parenting with the woman who started it all.This episode also explores:🔥 the importance of independence and autonomy in children🔥 why allowing kids to engage in real-world tasks isn't just good; it's essent...2024-01-1657 min