Episode 159: The benefits of risk-taking for children and teens

This week on the Natural Super Kids podcast we are talking about risk-taking, risky play, and risky activities in kids. Back in January, I shared some stories on Instagram about my children jetty jumping, and it led to a conversation about how parents feel about risky activities such as jetty jumping, most parents said risky activities made them very nervous.

So I thought I would touch on this topic of conversation further, and dive deeper on the benefits of risky play. In this episode, I share:

• What is risky play;
• The big reason I prefer my children to take risks when I am around; 
• I dive deeper into the 6 categories of risky play which include:
  • Great heights;
  • Rapid speeds;
  • Dangerous tools;
  • Dangerous elements;
  • Rough and tumble;
  • Disappearing or getting lost; 
• The benefits of risky play;
• The teenage brain when it comes to seeking out risky behaviour.

Episode links:

• Ellen Sandseter's 6 Categories of Risky Play

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