Free–Range Kids

LENORE SKENAZY is a syndicated columnist, humorist, and founder of Free-Range Kids. She has written for periodicals from Reader's Digest to The Times (of London) to Mad magazine, and been a commentator on CNBC, the Food Network, and NPR. Her books include The Dysfunctional Family Christmas Songbook and Who's the Blonde That Married What's-His-Name? She lives with her husband and two sons in New York City.

Acknowledgments. Introduction: Welcome to Yikes! Part 1 The Fourteen Free-Range Commandments. 1 Know When to Worry. 2 Turn Off the News. 3 Avoid Experts. 4 Boycott Baby Knee Pads. 5 Don t Think Like a Lawyer. 6 Ignore the Blamers. 7 Eat Chocolate. 8 Study History. 9 Be Worldly. 10 Get Braver. 11 Relax. 12 Fail! 13 Lock Them Out. 14 Listen to Your Kids. Part 2 The Free-Range Guide to Life. Safe or Not? The A-to-Z Review of Everything. You Might Be Worried About. Conclusion. About the Author. Index.