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Tween and teen
How to give preteens space—without it totally breaking your heart
Preteens need to start to separating from their parents so they can figure out who they are. This can be incredibly hard for moms and dads.
Nicole Slaughter Graham
5 minutes
Parenting
How to give your older kid more freedom
There are benefits to allowing more independence.
Lisa Kadane
3 minutes
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Utah just took a step to actually legalize free-range parenting
This state just approved a bill to help ensure parents who decide their kids are old enough to do certain things alone aren't hung out to dry for it.
Liz Krieger
2 minutes
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