The concept of free-range parenting became mainstream in 2008 when Lenore Skenanzy, a New York columnist, wrote an article titled “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone.” Skenanzy clearly ...

Mental health — many say it's the crisis of our time, fueled by a cocktail of culprits from COVID-era isolation to social media. Some, however, speculate it starts much earlier and reining it in ...

Are you a neglectful parent if you leave your child alone in the car when you run into a grocery store? How about letting your little one walk to school alone? In many states, you can be prosecuted ...

In 2018, Utah became the first state to pass what was then called a Free-Range Kids law. Since then, seven other states have followed suit, passing what are now known as "Reasonable Childhood ...

Key Takeaways • Parenting styles can influence the types of activities that work best for your family.• Activities tailored ...

(SALT LAKE CITY) — A new law legalizing free-range parenting is now in effect in Utah. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed the bill on March 15, which was officially enforced Tuesday. The bill redefines the ...

Free-range parenting has been a hot topic in recent months in the news and in online forums after two Maryland children were detained while walking home from a local park. As a parent of young ...

Lawmakers cite examples of parents who were investigated for letting their kids play outside, among other ordinary childhood ...

Monica and Devon Jones' parenting philosophy has always been about giving their children the freedom to grow. But teaching their now 5-year-old daughter life lessons almost cost them their custody.