DarkHorse Podcast More Than one Way to Skin a Knee: Lenore Skenazy on DarkHorse
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Jun 30, 2024 
Lenore Skenazy, 'America’s Worst Mom', discusses the importance of exposing kids to risks, balancing safety and independence in parenting. She highlights the need for children to engage in risky play to develop competence, resilience, and independence. The conversation explores the impact of overprotective parenting and the significance of allowing kids to navigate challenges independently for their overall growth.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Raising Risk-Ready Kids
01:55 • 16min
Reflecting on Childhood Freedom and Risk-taking Norms
18:19 • 3min
Balancing Safety and Risk in Childhood
20:57 • 6min
Parenting Humor, Cancel Culture, and Stories from Jamaica
27:01 • 2min
Encouraging Risky Play and Independence in Children
28:49 • 21min
Exploring the Theory of Close Calls and Risk Assessment
49:36 • 2min
Analyzing the 'What Could Go Wrong' Subreddit and Common Dangerous Patterns
51:27 • 2min
The Importance of Allowing Children Independence and Autonomy
53:23 • 18min
Promoting Independence and Trust in Child Development
01:11:07 • 27min
Managing Risk and Promoting Independence in Children
01:38:17 • 15min