Let Them Leap: Supporting Risky Play
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guests: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development and Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health
Season 8 | Episode 53
In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Weisenhorn and Katherine Jury about the concept of risky play—what it is, why it matters, and how parents can balance safety with opportunity. They define risky play, discuss its benefits for decision-making, confidence, and brain development, and explain…
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