Children can seem like tireless balls of energy at times. It’s a beautiful part of childhood, that almost boundless will to move, laugh and, most importantly, play. It’s tremendously good for children to engage in movement and play. Equally, it’s important for us as parents to allow our children to tire themselves out – how else will we ever get those precious moments of peace and quiet after bedtime! In this episode, we’ll discuss the strategies for managing the risks associated with the spaces our children play in.

Joining Pam on this episode are Brittany, Ashley, and Erin as well as expert Dr. Suzanne Beno.

• Play, especially play that involves risk, is an important part of child development because it promotes physical activity, social health, and risk management.
• There are ways to reduce and manage hazards in play spaces to reduce the risk of injury during play, but still make play challenging and fun.
• Hospital emergency departments see play-related injuries, mostly minor injuries, or broken bones. There are some causes of more serious injuries, for example those related to trampolines.

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Popping the Bubble Wrap is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com.