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The Benefits of Risky Play for Children: Why Village of Play Embraces the Adventure

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.

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