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b'Lenore Skenazy is the author of Free-range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow, the hugely influential parenting bestseller with a newly released second edition. The free-range movement really got started\\xa012 years ago after Lenore\'s newspaper column \\u201cWhy I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone\\u201d created a media firestorm. Now Lenore is co-founder and president of Let Grow, the national nonprofit promoting childhood independence.\\nIn this "Fresh Take" interview we discuss the "back in our day" style of play we grew up with, and why having a free-range kid these days is more complicated than clearing their schedule and opening your back door. We talk about the crucial role of free play with kids of various ages in our children\'s development, and how to foster that idea in our schools and neighborhoods. Lenore is full of wit and insight, and you\'ll feel empowered to "let go and let grow" after listening to this episode!\\nTo find out more, check out letgrow.org, and follow Free-Range Kids and Let Grow on social media:\\nTwitter: @freerangekids, @letgroworg\\nFacebook: @Free-Range Kids Book, @Let Grow, @Raising Independent Kids, @Lenore Skenazy\\nSpecial thanks to this month\'s sponsors:\\nDesign like a pro with Canva Pro! We use it for all our images\\u2013 we\'ve upped our game and saved time too. Right now,\\xa0\\xa0you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go\\xa0to canva.me/fresh.\\nThe\\xa0Cozi\\xa0Family Organizer is for anyone juggling camp schedules, practices, meetings, doctor\\u2019s appointments, and maybe a date night once in a while. Download\\xa0Cozi\\xa0for free from the app store!\\nGreen Chef\\u2019s expert chefs design flavorful recipes that go way beyond the ordinary. Go to greenchef.com/laughing100 and use code laughing100 to get $100\\xa0off including free shipping!\\nItalic is a new kind of everything store. They offer quality goods from the same manufacturers as leading brands for up to 80% less. Sign up for an Italic membership at italic.com/join and use code WHATFRESHHELL for 30% off.\\nMagic Spoon cereal gets protein into your kids\\u2019 breakfast- and with 0 grams of sugar. Go to magicspoon.com/FRESH and use the code FRESH at checkout to get $5 off!\\nJane.com\\xa0is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women\\u2019s fashion, accessories, home decor, children\\u2019s clothing, and more. You will not believe the prices!\\xa0Visit\\xa0jane.com/laughing.\\nHooked on Phonics is the learn-to-read program that has helped over 6 million kids learn to read. And now it offers a multi-sensory approach, which uniquely combines an amazing app with\\xa0hands-on learning materials shipped to your home every month. Get your first month for just $1 by going to hookedonphonics.com/laughing.\\nLiterati delivers their monthly book picks straight to your door, so you can spend less time finding a good book and more time actually reading one. And their app lets you chat about the books with the whole Literati community. Redeem your FREE trial at literati.com/whatfreshhell.\\nSome other podcasts we\'re loving right now: \\nStrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most beloved baby brand in the world. Hosted by Faith Salie, this podcast is about the ups and downs of parenting life. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!\\nHome.Made. podcast: inside every home, there\\u2019s a story. Hosted by Stephanie Foo (This American Life, Snap Judgment), each episode of this 10-part series explores the meaning of home and what it can teach us about ourselves and each other. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!\\nBobby Wonder is a kids\' podcast from GoKidGo that the whole family can enjoy. Bobby Wonder is a typical guy who just found out he\'s from another planet. If your kid also loves to laugh, save the world, and eat waffles, subscribe or follow "Bobby Wonder" wherever you\'re listening right now.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'