The Canadian Paediatric Society says a little risk can be good for kids’ physical and mental well-being.
The national organization issued new recommendations Thursday that encourage kids to engage in unstructured outdoor play — and “risky play” in particular.
It said that type of play varies by child, but is generally defined as “thrilling and exciting free play that involves uncertain outcomes and the possibility of physical injury.
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