According to child health experts, helicopter parenting, in which parents hover too much, can be detrimental to kids' development because it limits their independence, which is integral to brain and b...

Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · May 19 · Bonus · 11m

Your Morning Vancouver speaks to University of British Columbia professor Dr. Mariana Brossoni about the relationship between risky play and decision-making.

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The Green Schoolyard Lecture Series discusses emerging topics and provides guidance for creating and stewarding high-quality green schoolyards and schoolyard forests. Sessions feature presentations by...

University of British Columbia research shows young children doing worse in almost every category compared to pre-pandemic levels

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How do we set up the next generation for success? This is the final story in Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.

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A growing body of research shows that climbing high, running fast and conquering fears can improve childrens physical and mental health and help them get along with peers.

Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.

The Book Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may “amplify” real-life experiences, the vas...

Why parenting less might be the best thing we can do for our children

2024 in Review

Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.

Discover why risky outdoor play is crucial for child development in this episode with Dr. Mariana Brussoni.

Following the first 1000 days of life that span from conception to two years of age, the next 1000 days of a child's life from 2–5 years of age offer a window of opportunity to promote nurturing and c...

YouTube video by Play in Education, Development and Learning

Theoretical conceptualizations to facilitate understanding of how children manage risk-taking and risky play in their everyday lives are limited. We propose that there are emotional, cognitive and ...

The child care crisis, which has intensified since pandemic-era funding expired in September, is placing an undue and unhealthy burden on American parents.