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Resources
Jul 2026
Vancouver Sun, written by Douglas Todd
Faster, higher -- kids gain from exciting, risky play
This article features Dr. Mariana Brussoni’s research on risky and unstructured outdoor play. It examines how excessive concern about safety can limit children’s independence and opportunities to develop confidence, judgment, and risk-management skills.
Jul 2026
Vancouver Sun, written by Douglas Todd
Faster, higher -- kids gain from exciting, risky play
This article features Dr. Mariana Brussoni’s research on risky and unstructured outdoor play. It examines how excessive concern about safety can limit children’s independence and opportunities to develop confidence, judgment, and risk-management skills.
Jul 2026
The Economist, written by Stanley Pignal
In praise of Scandinavia’s risky and dirty playgrounds
This article explores Scandinavian approaches to risky and adventurous play, including playgrounds where children can climb, get dirty and use tools. Featuring Dr. Mariana Brussoni alongside Helle Nebelong and Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, it explains how manageable risks can help children build confidence, independence and risk-assessment skills—and considers what children may lose when play environments become overly controlled and sanitized.
Jul 2026
The Economist, written by Stanley Pignal
In praise of Scandinavia’s risky and dirty playgrounds
This article explores Scandinavian approaches to risky and adventurous play, including playgrounds where children can climb, get dirty and use tools. Featuring Dr. Mariana Brussoni alongside Helle Nebelong and Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, it explains how manageable risks can help children build confidence, independence and risk-assessment skills—and considers what children may lose when play environments become overly controlled and sanitized.
Jul 2026
The Evan Bray Show - Rawlco Radio Ltd.
Do Kids Need More Freedom?
Dr. Mariana Brussoni speaks with Brent on The Evan Bray Show about how much freedom children should be given, and what children may lose when they are not able to take risks.
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Jul 2026
The Evan Bray Show - Rawlco Radio Ltd.
Do Kids Need More Freedom?
Dr. Mariana Brussoni speaks with Brent on The Evan Bray Show about how much freedom children should be given, and what children may lose when they are not able to take risks.
Jul 2026
CBC Today - Ontario Today with Amanda Pfeffer
Toy Story 5: How the toys vs screens battle is playing out at home
Dr. Mariana Brussoni joins CBC's Ontario Today with Amanda Pfeffer for a conversation about children's play and the toys-versus-screens debate at home, alongside screens researcher and neuroscientist Emma Duerden.
Jul 2026
CBC Today - Ontario Today with Amanda Pfeffer
Toy Story 5: How the toys vs screens battle is playing out at home
Dr. Mariana Brussoni joins CBC's Ontario Today with Amanda Pfeffer for a conversation about children's play and the toys-versus-screens debate at home, alongside screens researcher and neuroscientist Emma Duerden.
Jun 2026
Outside Play Lab - Translation by K. Lambert
Toutes les Conditions Meteo | Prepare for All Weather [FR]
Toutes les Conditions Meteo | Prepare for All Weather [FR]
Jun 2026
Outside Play Lab - Translation by K. Lambert
Toutes les Conditions Meteo | Prepare for All Weather [FR]
Toutes les Conditions Meteo | Prepare for All Weather [FR]
