• Audio long read: Why kids need to take more risks — science reveals the benefits of wild, free play

  • Feb 28 2025
  • Length: 16 mins
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Audio long read: Why kids need to take more risks — science reveals the benefits of wild, free play

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  • Over the past two decades, research has emerged showing that opportunities for risky play are crucial for children's healthy physical, mental and emotional development. However, because play is inherently free-form it has been difficult to study. Now, scientists are using innovative approaches, including virtual reality, to probe the benefits of risky play, and how best to promote it.


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