Contributed by DAL Advisory Committee member, Jill Boeck In an age of helicopter parenting and heightened safety concerns, the concept of risky play in early childhood can raise eyebrows. But increasing research and real-world observations show that taking measured risks in play is not only natural but essential to healthy child development. Rather than eliminating risk, high-quality …
Continue reading “Embracing Risky Play in Early Childhood Programs: Why It Matters”
Directors As Leaders 