Modern parents are getting caught up in unneccessary fears and excessive reliance on parenting books. But after reading "Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow" by Lenore Skenazy, our host Liz Durham has some new ideas about embracing a more liberating approach to parenting and fostering confident, resilient children. Now with three children, Liz shares stories of how things changed after she granted her son more independence - and what she learned while challenging societal norms. Liz also summarizes key points from the book, including analyzing a generational shift in parents harboring heightened fear. Tune in to find out why Liz encourages parents to trust their instincts to foster confident, independent, and well-rounded individuals. - - - - - - - - - - - Liz Durham Instagram | Website Subscribe Apple Podcast | Spotify Being Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production