Listen "230 - Giving Kids Back Their Independence with Lenore Skenazy"
Episode Synopsis
How do we raise confident, resilient kids in a culture that’s become obsessed with supervision? In this episode, Dominic Gourley is joined by Lenore Skenazy – author of Free-Range Kids and President of Let Grow – to explore why independence is crucial for childhood development.
They discuss why overprotection can backfire, how free play fosters leadership and creativity, and how building trust (not constant monitoring) strengthens both kids and parents. Drawing parallels between parenting and leadership in the workplace, Lenore and Dominic show why stepping back is the key to helping the next generation step up.
If you want to raise or mentor more capable, resilient, and independent young people, this conversation is a must-listen.
Learn more about Let Grow: https://letgrow.org/
Learn more about Human Synergistics: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/
They discuss why overprotection can backfire, how free play fosters leadership and creativity, and how building trust (not constant monitoring) strengthens both kids and parents. Drawing parallels between parenting and leadership in the workplace, Lenore and Dominic show why stepping back is the key to helping the next generation step up.
If you want to raise or mentor more capable, resilient, and independent young people, this conversation is a must-listen.
Learn more about Let Grow: https://letgrow.org/
Learn more about Human Synergistics: https://www.human-synergistics.com.au/
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