Imagine being labeled America’s worst mother just because you made the conscious decision to allow your child to experience some independence. If you haven’t heard Lenore Skenazy’s story or read her book Free Range Kids, today’s episode is a great introduction to the Free Range Children and Grow Wild movements. ?  Lenore sharesThe incredible story that catapulted her into this movement.Some of the most rewarding outcomes she has seen in her own life and in the families she has worked withWhat free-range parenting really isThe biggest myths about itHow people can start incorporating its principles into their own parenting styleHer response to the critics of free-range parenting arguing that it is irresponsible or even dangerousThe biggest challenges that parents face when trying to give their kids more independenceHow parents can overcome those obstaclesHow you can incorporate safety into free-range parentingAbout the "Let Grow" initiativeWhat she hopes to see from parents and families adopting this style in the years to comeFull Show Notes Can Be Found Here:https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/free-range-kids When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools?  Wild School Skills is for play workers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitation to our FREE training in May  Are you ready to create your own Wildly Successful Nature Play Business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to start your own Wild Business. Want to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.