When we think about preventing injuries, our gut reaction might be to ban kids from engaging in risky activities so we can keep them safe. But that kind of bubble-wrapping can actually harm your child even more. There is a difference between a hazard – something bad that we need to deal with – and a risk – something your child benefits from. What’s a hazard and what’s a risk changes as a child grows and develops skills. Sounds complicated, doesn’t it? Well, it might be easier than you think.
Joining Pam today are Jenna, Mandy, and Stephanie as well as our expert Dr. Mariana Brussoni from the University of BC.
Risk is different than a hazard, how to identify the difference.
Risks in play are healthy for good childhood development.
Parents are the best judges of their child’s abilities to make decisions on what activities they should engage in.    


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