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Let Them Be Kids

Simple Strategies for Raising Happy, Well-Adjusted Children

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Let Them Be Kids

By: Katherine Blake
Narrated by: Sarah Helm
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Let Them Be Kids is a heartfelt call to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of childhood in an age of screens, schedules, and societal pressure. Written with lyrical insight and practical wisdom, Katherine Blake—a mother, early childhood expert, and advocate for intentional parenting—offers a gentle but firm reminder: children don’t need perfection. They need presence.

This book isn’t another set of rigid rules or guilt-laden advice. It’s a blueprint for raising resilient, emotionally intelligent, and joyful children by simplifying your family life. From reclaiming unstructured play to navigating the digital age, creating healthy rhythms, and embracing boredom as a developmental gift, Blake walks alongside you with empathy and actionable strategies.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Reclaim play, nature, and boredom as essential developmental tools
  • Set healthy screen boundaries without battles
  • Support emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Create peaceful, predictable rhythms without rigid schedules
  • Let go of perfectionism—for you and your child
  • Parent from connection, not control

If you’re craving a parenting approach rooted in calm, clarity, and connection—Let Them Be Kids is your invitation to step off the treadmill and walk a quieter, more meaningful path with your children.

Because childhood isn't a race. It's a season. Let it be slow. Let it be sacred. Let them be kids.

©2025 Katherine Blake (P)2025 Katherine Blake
Parenting & Families Relationships Heartfelt Resilience
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