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Celebrating a Day of Ethical Independence Jul. 04, 2025
Half a century ago, when I possessed the charming innocence of a 12-year-old, I took offense at the ... Read More
Don't Let the Fear of Bullies Ruin Your Kid's Summer Jun. 18, 2025
If you're over 35, you probably remember playing outside till the streetlights came on. But today, a... Read More
Is King Donald Pushing California Toward Independence? Jun. 11, 2025
In the spring of 1775, the royal governor of Massachusetts, appointed by King George III, commanded ... Read More
Reclaiming Independence in Marriage May. 28, 2025
Dear Annie: I've been married for 38 years, and over time I've realized that I've slowly lost a sens... Read More
250 Years After Paul Revere's Ride, Boston Still Stands for Liberty Apr. 09, 2025
In April 1775, Paul Revere set out on horseback from Boston to warn the patriots that the British ki... Read More
Fix Social Security With American Principles -- Ownership Mar. 26, 2025
The speed and seriousness with which Donald Trump is shaking up Washington has everyone's head spinn... Read More
Balancing Compassion and Independence Jan. 23, 2025
Dear Annie: My sister expects me to make my son and his friends spend time with her son. Our sons ar... Read More
What's Wrong With the Democratic Party? Jan. 01, 2025
Following defeat in the presidential election, Democratic Party leadership is doing much needed soul... Read More
Kids Need Freedom Nov. 13, 2024
I often report on fake "crises" pushed by media. Here's one that may be real: Kids are anxious. ... Read More
Reclaiming Independence to Rebuild My Life Sep. 15, 2024
Dear Annie: I'm struggling to take control of my life. My parents have supported me through tough ti... Read More
Twilight's Last Gleaming Jul. 04, 2024
When a presidential debate devolves into an argument over golf scores and afterward the public argue... Read More
Yes, America Is Worth Celebrating Jul. 02, 2024
The greatest country in the history of the world is about to have its birthday, but some people won'... Read More
The Stealth Reason College Kids Are So Miserable May. 09, 2024
The Wall Street Journal reports that today's college students are so lonely, sad and socially anxiou... Read More
WE Are the Reason Kids Are on Screens Apr. 04, 2024
A rant. Sorry. But this culture is driving me nuts! It is BLIND to the idea that kids CAN and in re... Read More
'The Anxious Generation' Has the Worst of Both Worlds Mar. 14, 2024
In a blockbuster Atlantic piece, "The Terrible Costs of a Phone-Based Childhood," my Let Grow co-fou... Read More
Not All Adults at the Park Are Predators Feb. 29, 2024
I'm trying not to obsess about child overprotection, but ... obsess I do. Here's the latest object o... Read More
The Man Saving Childhood Joy Jan. 04, 2024
Kids running around, playing games, staying out till the streetlights come on! That was Charles Brew... Read More
The Worst Free-Range Parenting Stories of 2023 Dec. 21, 2023
Roll your eyes, shake your head, scream "That stinks!" and go to bed. Or, if you prefer, read on: ... Read More
The Year Christmas Morning Got Quiet Dec. 15, 2023
We lay there staring at the ceiling. Something was off. It was quiet. No squeals. No patter of excit... Read More
When Your Child's Doctor is Working Against You Dec. 14, 2023
Maya Kowalski was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in 2016. She was 10 and in extre... Read More
