Why Today’s Kids Need More Freedom, Adventure, and Neighborhood Play When was the last time you saw a group of neighborhood kids riding bikes until the streetlights came on? For many of us who grew up in the late 70s and 80s, that wasn’t unusual—it was everyday childhood. My brother riding his bike in the…
I want you to think about your life as an adult. Think about the things you do and the places you go in your everyday life. You are probably thinking about what your daily/weekly/monthly schedule looks like, right? From the time you wake up in the morning until you go to bed at night, there…
Introduction Just like you, I typically make a trip to the grocery store at least once a week, often more. The difference now is that I no longer have a young child in tow. But even when my daughter was young (she’s almost 17 now), it was not uncommon for me to see other children…