This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Free Range Kids

   Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry

   

   A spirited defense of allowing children more independence, arguing that overprotective parenting and fear-driven policies deprive kids of essential opportunities to learn risk management, resilience, and confidence. Combining research, anecdotes, practical tips, and attention to legal and cultural barriers, it shows how age-appropriate freedom—such as walking to school, playing outside unsupervised, and making small mistakes—helps children grow into capable, self-reliant individuals and rebuilds trust within communities.

   Purchase from Bookshop.org