In this conceptual article, we draw upon the literature regarding cognitive and behavioural
factors that underpin childhood anxiety to outline how a range of these risk markers might be …

Research on children's risky play and young children's risk taking is a relatively new
research area that has drawn the attention of many researchers in the last decades …

There is a growing concern that adults who supervise children's play may restrict
opportunities for children to engage in risky activities. Risk-benefit assessment is commonly …

This study contributes to the understanding of early childhood educators' and parents'
attitudes and practices in relation to outdoor risky play for children. This study included 26 …

This article addresses the effects of a risk-averse Western society on healthy childhood
development. Forest and nature schools are specifically identified for their inclusion of …

Recent research indicates that risk competence and perception can be improved through
the learning environment. The project'Riscki'examined how risk perception and risk …

On one hand, we want to keep children as safe as possible; on the other, learning to take
risks is a normal part of childhood and child development. In Norway, research has shown …

The potential for risky play and independent mobility to increase children's physical activity,
and enhance cognitive development and emotional wellbeing has been recognised for …

Many countries face a growing debate on the balance between ensuring children's safety
and allowing children to play in physically and emotionally stimulating and challenging …

While research has investigated risk-taking in play for children from the age of four years
upwards, less is known of risky play with children under four years. A small-scale …