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#1053 - Is Risky Play Worth the Risk?
Does "risky play" make you excited or very nervous? The research is clear regarding the many benefits to children who engage in risky play. With it becoming increasingly hard to find public spaces that allow for risky play, we share ideas and tips for how parents can encourage and support their children to engage in risky play at home.
In this episode:
Old-school playgrounds
What is risky play?
Healthy childhood development through outdoor risky play: Navigating the balance with injury prevention | Canadian Paediatric Society
How to encourage risky play at home
"You want your kids to be as…
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