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

  • Nov 27, 2024
  • 3 min read

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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We love to play, but a village is only as safe as those within it and yours is a priority to us. Governance, safety and high-quality programming are our core values at Village of Play. That's why our staff stays up-to-date with RCMP vulnerable sector clearance checks and are certified in principles of healthy child development in sports & recreation, yoga certifications, mental health first aid, childcare first aid & CPR/AED, and Integration of Psychological Health & Safety in the workplace across their respective specialties.  

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