#037 Raising Resilient Kids: Trust, Risk, and Free-Range Parenting with Lenore Skenazy

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement and president of Let Grow, as they discuss how Lenore's parenting choices many years ago sparked a national conversation that's lasted more than fifteen years. In this interview, she breaks down what it means to trust children's independence, why fear is so prevalent, and how schools and communities can encourage kids to grow. Some highlights: -The story behind letting her nine-year-old son ride the New York subway alone and the media firestorm that followed.  -How trust, rationality, and firsthand reporting shaped Lenore's parenting approach.  -The cultural differences between America and other countries when it comes to raising resilient, independent kids. -Why unstructured, mixed-age free play is a critical component of child development—and how schools can safely make it happen. -Practical steps for parents and educators to break the cycle of constant supervision and encourage agency in children. Find Lenore Skenazy here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetGrowOrg Facebook Group: RAISING INDEPENDENT KIDS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/759938234394061 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letgroworg/        🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/