Lenore Skenazy
Keynote Speaker: Host of "World's Worst Mom" on Discovery Life; President of Let Grow & Founder of the Free-Range Kids Movement
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Lenore Skenazy Biography
Lenore Skenazy is often referred to as “America’s Worst Mom.” This speaker, blogger, syndicated columnist, author, and reality show host gained that title after she wrote a 2008 column about letting her 9-year-old son take the subway alone, a decision that spurred national attention.
Post this incident, Skenazy wrote the book and started the blog, “Free-Range Kids,” which sparked the anti-helicopter parenting movement. This work, in conjunction with her role as the president and founder of Let Grow, an organization advocating for free-range parenting and childhood independence, has made her a significant figure in parenting activism. In fact, her actions had a large influence, leading Utah to become the first U.S. state to pass the Free-Range Parenting Bill in 2018.
Throughout her career, Skenazy's bold belief that our children are more competent and safe than our culture credits them for has seen her feature on various talk shows, including The Daily Show, Dr. Phil, The View, The Today Show, NPR, Good Morning America, Nightline, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Early Show, CNN, FoxNews, Anderson Cooper, the BBC, CTV, and CBC.
She has given lectures globally, including speeches at Microsoft Headquarters and the Sydney Opera House, and has also written for numerous outlets ranging from The Wall Street Journal to Mad Magazine. Skenazy spent fourteen years as a columnist for the New York Daily News and was also featured in the 2006 Bravo series Tabloid Wars.
On her Discovery Life reality show, “World’s Worst Mom” (a.k.a. “Bubble Wrap Kids” in Canada), Skenazy assists over-protective parents, helping them to realize their children's potential for independence. She encourages kids to engage in activities such as walking to school, playing in the woods, or running a lemonade stand and films their progress. The series has been successful in changing parenting perspectives, leading to lasting growth in the children’s independence.
Despite being dubbed "America's Worst Mom," Skenazy continues to advocate for children's freedom and independence, helping parents understand the power of free-range parenting. Her works, including her several books like "Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry," continue to influence parenting cultures worldwide.
Skenazy is a 1981 graduate of Yale University and a 1983 master's graduate from Columbia University.
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Lenore Skenazy Speaking Topics
- Lean Out — of Your Kids’ Lives a Little — and Everybody Thrives
- How Come We’re So Much More Afraid Than Our Parents Were?
- Busy Parents, Happy Kids: Feeling Great About the Work-Life Balance
- Play Dates & Axe Murderers: How to Tell The Difference
- Building Confidence: Free-Range in the Classroom
- Yuppie Jiu Jitsu: How Helicoptering Less Creates Kids Who are Leaders
- Relax! Not Every Little Thing You Do Has THAT Much Impact on Your Child’s Development
- Free-play: Nature’s Super-Vitamin
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Lenore Skenazy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking, Family & Parenting, Journalism, Reality TV, Literary, Culture and Relationships.
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Lenore Skenazy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lenore Skenazy for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Lenore Skenazy generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alfie Kohn, Barbara De Angelis and Robert Cialdini. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lenore Skenazy for an upcoming event.
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Lenore Skenazy Speaking Topics
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- Lean Out — of Your Kids’ Lives a Little — and Everybody Thrives
- How Come We’re So Much More Afraid Than Our Parents Were?
- Busy Parents, Happy Kids: Feeling Great About the Work-Life Balance
- Play Dates & Axe Murderers: How to Tell The Difference
- Building Confidence: Free-Range in the Classroom
- Yuppie Jiu Jitsu: How Helicoptering Less Creates Kids Who are Leaders
- Relax! Not Every Little Thing You Do Has THAT Much Impact on Your Child’s Development
- Free-play: Nature’s Super-Vitamin
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How do I book Lenore Skenazy to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Lenore Skenazy for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lenore Skenazy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lenore Skenazy are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lenore Skenazy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lenore Skenazy speak about?
Lenore Skenazy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Disruptive Thinking, Family & Parenting, Journalism, Reality TV, Literary, Culture and Relationships. -
Where does Lenore Skenazy travel from?
Lenore Skenazy generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lenore Skenazy?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lenore Skenazy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lenore Skenazy for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lenore Skenazy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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