MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say. The Canadian Pediatric Society released new guidance on Jan. 25 ...

New research shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills. CNN values your feedback 1.

One way to address children's well-being is through letting them take part in outdoor risky play. When climbing trees, building dens, riding a bike fast, constructing rafts to float on water, or ...

Why is risky outdoor play important for children’s health and overall development? There are physical benefits from providing children opportunities to be active, to explore diverse movements and ...

Of 53,575 children born, 42,812 had data on outdoor play habits at age 2.5 years. In a survey, parents were asked, "Where do your children usually play (excluding home residences and daycare ...

Children make their own decisions about which risks to take. Sergey Novikov/Shutterstock. However, in order to be beneficial, risky outdoor play needs to be frequent, progressive and to take place ...

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In 2023 in England, a fifth of children aged eight to 16 had a probable mental disord We are currently in the midst of a youth mental health crisis . Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT ...