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Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy artwork

Why you should spend less time with your kids | Lenore Skenazy

TED Talks Daily
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Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence. With wit and humor, she lays out the unexpected benefits of letting our kids be a bit more “free range” — and shows why the most teachable moments happen when parents aren’t there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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