Tag: risk

I understand the value of risky and adventurous play. On the other hand, I’ve also seen it not turn out so well—with my own child.

As parents, it can be anxiety-inducing to watch our children take part in risky play. These tips will help you to support and encourage them.

I’m a risk-taker, while my husband is much more risk-averse. The lifeguard approach to risky play can help reduce conflict between you and your partner.

Risky play is necessary for healthy child development. Here’s some advice for how how parents can assess risk in their children’s play.

From parking lots to playgrounds, children will play anywhere they get the chance. They can’t help it—play is part of kids’ DNA. It’s important for parents to keep kids safe and coach them on how to assess the risks around them. This challenge is made easier by sharing little “hacks” that set age-appropriate limits for children … Continued

Your child gets ready to jump from the monkey bars and you get ready for a trip to the hospital. Is this a reasonable reaction? Unless there’s a pit of poisonous serpents or a bed of nails below, probably not. As Dr. Mariana Brussoni of the University of British Columbia points out, statistics show that … Continued

The problem is that making things too safe can starve children of the very experiences that best help them learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. As rising numbers of children and teenagers struggle with emotional and social problems, it is all the more important to get this balance right. In the end, the … Continued

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How to let your kids take risks

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Understanding the difference between objective and perceived risk

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How to deal with what’s real

Kids need plenty of unstructured activity, both at home and at school

Let your kids figure out for themselves what they can handle