Hey there,

I hope you had a lovely Christmas break!

In this pleasant, rejuvenating lull between Christmas and New Year's, I invite you to explore with us a slightly serious topic.

When my daughter was younger, our community park was just a 10-minute walk from home.

And yet, I never let her walk or bike there on her own.

Back then, if I’d sent her to the park solo, I worried someone might call the cops on me for “negligent” parenting. Stories like that were everywhere on the news and social media, and they fueled my fear and worry.

Fast forward to today. My daughter's a teen now, and wants to go places with her friends (including a concert 😣). And I wrestle with the same question: How, in this culture of fear, can I find the courage to let go?

Malinda Carlson, a mom of two, dives deep into this for us today. Her insights resonated strongly with me, and I think you’ll find them just as thought-provoking. Plus, the article includes tons of practical tips you can start using right away to stop getting sucked into the culture of helicopter parenting and raise independent kids instead. Check it out:

How to Parent Bravely in a Culture of Fear

Alright, with that we wrap up 2024! I hope you have a lovely start to 2025. Happy New Year! 🎉

Talk soon,
Sumitha