The Coddling of the American Mind Movie

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Three Pieces of Advice for the Mom of a Scared Fourth Grader

Three Pieces of Advice for the Mom of a Scared Fourth Grader

Here's what often diffuses fear

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From time to time, we get asked for advice on when to let go/let grow. Often, the query involves a difference of opinion between husband and wife. But the issue below comes up a lot, too:

Advice Needed!

Dear Let Grow:

My son loves his independence. His older sister, not so much. In Grade 4, she still holds my hand while walk…

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Lenore Skenazy
President and co-founder of Let Grow (LetGrow.org), the nonprofit promoting childhood independence. Founder of the Free-Range Kids movement. For more info, Google "America's Worst Mom." Really
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