Compassion Parenting Podcast
Nurturing Independence so Kids Can Flourish
August 13, 2022
How do we untangle ourselves form the "worry" culture and give our kids enough independence to grow? In this episode, we'll hear from Lenore Skenazy, whose controversial article, "Why I Let My 9-year-old Ride the Subway Alone" opened an important dialogue about the drawbacks of overprotection and created a movement.
Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free Range Kids and co-founder of the non-profit organization "Let Grow" which promotes healthy independence in childhood through programs, education, & advocacy. She's been featured on NPR, Fox News, and "everything in between" to spread the message of kids' innate resilience. You can learn more about the Let Grow Project HERE! As your participate, Lenore invites you to share your experience with her directly at lenore@letgrow.org.

Here is the link to her famous article, "Why I Let My 9-year-old Ride the Subway Alone," that spiraled Lenore into the national spotlight and sparked the Free-Range Kids movement.

Compassion Parenting Podcast episode 14: "Nurturing Independence so Kids Can Flourish" © Mary Illions Wilde, MD
 
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