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Audio long read: Why kids need to take more risks — science reveals the benefits of wild, free play

16 min28 februari 2025

Over the past two decades, research has emerged showing that opportunities for risky play are crucial for children's healthy physical, mental and emotional development. However, because play is inherently free-form it has been difficult to study. Now, scientists are using innovative approaches, including virtual reality, to probe the benefits of risky play, and how best to promote it.


This is an audio version of our Feature: Why kids need to take more risks — science reveals the benefits of wild, free play


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