Lenore Skenazy is an American speaker, blogger, syndicated columnist, author, and reality show host, known for her activism in favor of free-range parenting. She gained national attention in 2008 when she wrote a controversial column about allowing her then-9-year-old son to take the New York City Subway home alone, which was completed without incident. This piece sparked a media firestorm and earned her the nickname 'America's Worst Mom.' In response to the backlash, she founded Free-Range Kids, a blog that evolved into a book and a movement advocating for children's independence.
Skenazy has lectured at various prestigious venues, including Microsoft and DreamWorks, as well as at conferences and schools across the United States and internationally, such as the Bulgarian Happiness Festival. She is the co-founder and president of Let Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting childhood independence. In addition to her advocacy work, Skenazy has authored several books, including 'Free Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry' and 'Has the World Gone Skenazy?'. Her writing has also appeared in Mad Magazine and Cracked. Lenore resides in New York City with her husband and has two sons who are gainfully employed.
