Tag Archives: freekids

Do Parents Matter? Recommended reading for raising free kids

Posted on March 18, 2019 by sarazaske

Fair warning: this book may shake any strong convictions you have about the right way to parent. The LeVines have studied parenting practices in cultures all over the world. One of my favorite examples is the Nso people of Cameroon … Continue reading →

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Mommy Laid an Egg! recommended reading for raising free kids

Posted on March 11, 2019 by sarazaske

Mommy Laid An Egg by Babette Cole is a silly book that tells kids the basic facts of life, and yes, it includes some ridiculous illustrations. When my daughter was in first grade, her teacher read this book to her … Continue reading →

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Talking at Google

Posted on February 21, 2018 by sarazaske

A little while back, I had the opportunity to visit the Google campus in Seattle to talk about how Germans raise self-reliant kids. And here’s the video!   Couple highlights: About 12 min: there’s a comparison of US vs. German … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding the American Community — First: Stop Calling the Police on Parents

Posted on February 11, 2018 by sarazaske

Photo by Matty Ring When I heard that Americans were calling the cops on parents, I hoped that maybe a few incidents would make people see reason and stop. Then, it happened to one of my friends. Recently, my friend … Continue reading →

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West Coast Achtung Baby events!

Posted on January 16, 2018 by sarazaske

I’m heading out to Cali and then up to Seattle in a few days! Come see me, and let’s talk about ways we can give our kids the chance to be more independent and self-reliant!  Here’s the schedule: January 19, … Continue reading →

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