Let Grow

Educators! Counselors! Administrators! Check out our Case Studies of schools doing The Let Grow Experience and Let Grow Play Club. Hear from your peers on the issues different teachers and schools were experiencing, how working with #LetGrow addressed them, and how parents and kids reacted to the programs. Check them out 👉 https://ow.ly/u6pj50StmHk #ChildIndependence

🌟 Why Free Play is Non-Negotiable for Child Development A powerful insight from Jonathan Haidt, Let Grow Co-Founder: Children NEED unstructured play time to develop into resilient, capable adults. Think about it – when kids play freely, they: Learn to resolve conflicts with peers Test their physical limits safely Develop creative problem-solving skills Build emotional resilience through small setbacks Practice decision-making without adult intervention In our well-meaning attempts to protect children from every possible hurt or disappointment, we might actually be preventing them from developing the tools they'll need to handle life's inevitable challenges. Just as a vaccine works by introducing a manageable version of a threat, free play presents children with small, manageable challenges that build their immunity to life's bigger obstacles. Perhaps it's time to step back and let our children play, explore, and yes – even make mistakes. Their future selves will thank us for it. What are your thoughts on free play? How do you balance safety with the need for children to experience small challenges? #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #PlayMatters #LetGrow #Resilience

Want to see your students thrive with independence and confidence? The Let Grow Experience is transforming classrooms. Students take on real-world challenges at home - from cooking dinner to riding their bike to a friend's - and return to class bursting with pride and newfound capabilities. They write their new experiences on paper leaves, and put them on their classroom's Let Grow Tree. As one educator told us: "We have been loving the program! I have seen so much growth in such a small amount of time." Ready to bring this powerful experience to your school? Visit https://ow.ly/Njba50Uz9ma to learn more about how the Let Grow Experience builds resilience, problem-solving skills, and self-reliance in students of all ages. #LetGrowExperience #StudentGrowth #Education

The State of Childhood Independence 🚸 2024 brought both concerning trends and hopeful developments in how we let kids grow and explore. While some stories highlighted excessive restrictions (like a mom arrested for letting her 10-year-old walk in a town of 370 people!), there's encouraging progress too. The good news? The Canadian Pediatric Society now endorses "risky play" as beneficial for children's health. "Independence Therapy" is gaining recognition for treating childhood anxiety. And eight states have passed Reasonable Childhood Independence laws, with more on the horizon for 2025. The question for 2025: Can we find a better balance between protecting our kids and preparing them for life? Here's to hoping more communities will trust children with age-appropriate independence and let them grow! Read the full rundown of 2024's most shocking helicopter parenting moments (and reasons for hope): https://ow.ly/EFjm50UyWtJ #ChildhoodIndependence #Parenting #LetGrow #KidsTheseDays #ParentingTrends

🎊 This New Year's, give your kids the gift of growth! Instead of making resolutions for them, ask what new things they'd like to try in 2025. Walking to school? Making breakfast? Organizing a neighborhood game? When we step back, kids step up. Their capabilities might surprise you – and themselves! Share below: What's one thing your child learned to do independently this year? #LetGrow #KidsCan #NewYear2025 #ParentingWithConfidence

🌱 Want to raise confident, capable kids? The secret might be simpler than you think - let them play freely! At Let Grow, we're passionate about bringing back free play. When kids have unstructured time to explore, create, and solve problems on their own, they develop crucial life skills: • Problem-solving abilities that no textbook can teach • Real-world resilience and risk assessment • Social skills through negotiating with peers • Creativity that blossoms without adult direction • Confidence from overcoming challenges independently Join the #FreePlay revolution! Learn more at https://ow.ly/uc6S50UwQ9q #LetGrow #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #LetThemPlay #KidsNeedPlay

🎯 Kids today are monitored 24/7, but does that make them safer - or just less capable? As psychologist Peter Gray points out, we've built a world where children rarely get to play freely without adult supervision. At Let Grow, we know that independent play isn't just fun - it's how kids build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Remember your childhood adventures - climbing trees, making games, solving conflicts with friends. These weren't just cherished memories but learning experiences that helped you grow into a capable adult. Want to give your kids the same opportunity? Start small. Let them walk the dog, play at the park with friends, or ride bikes in the neighborhood. You might be amazed at how they rise to the challenge. Because the truth is, kids are like muscles - they get stronger when we let them stretch. 💪 #LetGrow #FreeRangeKids #ChildDevelopment #IndependentPlay

🌱 Want more independent, confident students in 2025? Transform your school with FREE Let Grow programs that build student independence without taking any instructional time. Our two signature programs help kids develop crucial life skills that make them better learners: 🎯 The Let Grow Experience: Students practice independence at home 🎮 Let Grow Play Club: Kids learn problem-solving through child-directed play Zero cost. Easy implementation. Immediate results. Ready to empower your students? Contact us to bring Let Grow to your school this January! https://ow.ly/X09V50UwQ4M #StudentSuccess #Education #IndependentLearning #SchoolLeadership #LetGrow

📚 As schools replace traditional recess with "movement breaks," one mom's story shows why this trend needs a second look. Her 6-year-old son's classroom incident reveals a bigger truth: 3-minute choreographed dance breaks just aren't the same as real, unstructured playtime. While movement breaks can help, they can't replace what kids get from authentic recess: freedom to run, socialize, problem-solve, and truly release energy. Research backs this up – the benefits of unstructured play go far beyond just moving around. The solution isn't either/or. This year, her son has both movement breaks AND three real recesses. The result? A happier kid and no more calls from the principal. Sometimes, the old ways are the best ways. Let kids be kids. 🔍 Read the full story and research at: https://ow.ly/gOJx50UwQ4z #Education #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #SaveRecess #LetGrow #FreePlay

From the warmth of candlelight to twinkling trees, this season brings people together in so many beautiful ways. Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to our Let Grow community! Whether you're lighting the menorah, decorating cookies, or creating your own unique traditions, we celebrate the joy and independence children bring to these special holidays. 🕯️🎄 #LetGrow #ChildIndependence #HolidaySeason #Hanukkah #Christmas