Let Grow

Making it easy, normal & legal to give kids some independence, because when adults step back, kids step up. Parents, educators, advocates -- share ideas here!

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🇩🇰 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.” ☕🃏

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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: https://t.co/hmHj5oTXk5

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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.

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@handsomocity @nickgillespie @FreeRangeKids @WSJFreeEx That kind of play did so much at once. Kids organized the game, made the rules, handled disagreements, and kept it going themselves. 🙌 That’s exactly the kind of everyday independence and problem-solving we’d love to see more kids get back.

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@paladin6thhu Exactly! 🙌 The dog still needs a walk whether you feel ready or not 😂 Real responsibility gives kids a reason to step up, and that’s where confidence starts to grow.

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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: https://t.co/M2NONpvC5k

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🚨 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: https://t.co/stYphlM1uz

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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: https://t.co/dCzYnJyLBt

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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: https://t.co/QmGeR65tII

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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: https://t.co/SyGJJ2PkvY

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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: https://t.co/hmHj5oTXk5

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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: https://t.co/gHN05NMFkz

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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: https://t.co/WQdOziMg67

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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: https://t.co/dW1ByRm5Ao

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@DrCamiloOrtiz Thanks for sharing!

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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 https://t.co/hmHj5oTXk5

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@paladin6thhu Exactly!!! Once one kid proves it can be done, suddenly everyone wants their turn. We love that ripple effect of confidence. 💛

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@colleen_souza Exactly. 💛 Sometimes one small chance is all it takes for kids to realize, “I can do this.” And once that confidence clicks, it tends to carry into so many other areas too.

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@ifollowweirdsh1 Thank you for sharing!

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@aforred Thank you for sharing! We can't wait for this discussion. 😄

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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! https://t.co/stYphlM1uz

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