Despite this, in many nations risky play is now more restricted than ever, thanks to misconceptions about risk and a general undervaluing of its benefits. Research shows that children know more ...

It turns out play with an element of risk may be exactly ... thorns and then suggest ways to stay safe. Balance the risk with the benefits, she says. Brussoni suggests that when you walk your ...

“I believe that risk and challenge benefits children,” says Gaynor. Image caption, Basic tools like scissors can be exciting for children. Another aspect of risky play is learning to respond ...