Skenazy is not the only free-range parent who has been criticized. Back in 2015, a Maryland couple faced charges of neglect for letting their 10- and 6-year-old children walk home alone from the park.

"Free-range children often are quite independent, resilient and good at problem-solving," says Bethany Cook, author of For What It's Worth: A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting ...

However, the court explained that “free-range” appears as a standalone claim throughout Nellie’s packaging and website (including in the website’s domain name).

Free-range chickens typically must have at least 21.8 square feet (2 square meters) of roaming space outdoors and remain out until temperatures drop below around 30 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 1 Celsius ...

Here, we discuss the differences between cage-free and free-range eggs and where the "pasture-raised" label fits in. We also analyze the treatment of laying hens, environmental concerns, and more.