The Benefits of Risky Play for Children: Why Village of Play Embraces the Adventure
- Jamila Godfrey
- Nov 27, 2024
- 3 min read
As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to thrive. But in today’s world, it’s easy to prioritize safety over exploration. What if we told you that a little bit of calculated risk could make all the difference in your child’s development? Risky play, a topic championed by experts like the Canadian Paediatric Society and highlighted in CBC’s Nature of Things, has proven benefits for children’s growth—and it’s a philosophy we embrace wholeheartedly at Village of Play.