S10 E2: Free-Range Kids: How & Why with Lenore Skenazy

Today we have a fascinating guest, Lenore Skenazy, the author of the book Free-Range Kids and the founder of a nonprofit that is making it easy, normal, and legal to give kids independence. We're diving into an intriguing topic of free-range kids and the impact it has on them when adults mitigate all risks. We'll talk about how as a society we got where we are, with parents afraid to let their kids play in the front yard or walk to the corner. And we'll outline practical steps parents can take to give kids a free-range lifestyle--outside and off of electronics--no matter where they live, from a rural homestead to a bustling city.Want to know more about the sustainable, reusable canning lids I mentioned in this episode, and stop worrying about unforeseen shortages that could happen again this summer? Here's the training video I promised: https://youtu.be/rFBwPVN-Ye4For a limited time, while supplies are currently available, use code HOMESTEAD to save 15% (and enjoy free shipping) right here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/canninglidsFind Lenore at:website: https://www.freerangekids.com/the Let Grow Project & programs: https://letgrow.org/program/the-let-grow-project/more about Let Grow Play Clubs: https://letgrow.org/program/play-club/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeRangeKidsTwitter: https://twitter.com/freerangekidsContact Lenore directly at [email protected] (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.comHead to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow to get complimentary access to my best homestead resources.Get more in-depth homestead info, printable recipes, tutorials, and more on my blog at www.theprairiehomestead.comHead to http://prairieplanner.com/ to get your 2022 Prairie Planner today!Follow Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderFollow Jill on YouTube: http://youtube.com/theprairiehomesteadFollow Jill on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jill.wingerOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!