The Canadian Paediatric Society says a little risk can be good for kids91裸聊视频� physical and mental well-being.

The national organization issued new recommendations Thursday that encourage kids to engage in unstructured outdoor play 91裸聊视频� and 91裸聊视频渞isky play91裸聊视频� in particular.

It said that type of play varies by child, but is generally defined as 91裸聊视频渢hrilling and exciting free play that involves uncertain outcomes and the possibility of physical injury.91裸聊视频�

Examples include play at height or speed, supervised activities involving tools such as hammers, ropes and knives 91裸聊视频� such as whittling or building 91裸聊视频� and the chance of getting lost.

While it can be scary for parents to allow risk into their kids91裸聊视频� lives, the pediatric group said this sort of play is crucial for children91裸聊视频檚 mental, social and physical development.

But the organization said that doesn91裸聊视频檛 mean ignoring safety regulations. Kids shouldn91裸聊视频檛 be left unsupervised in hazardous areas, nor should they be pushed outside their comfort levels.

It91裸聊视频檚 up to the grown-ups to be aware of hazards, and intervene if the potential harm is more serious than the child is able to recognize and manage.

Dr. Emilie Beaulieu, who authored the society91裸聊视频檚 guidance document, said risky play has been studied for at least 20 years as having multiple benefits including increased physical activity.

91裸聊视频淐hildren are more active, there are lower rates of obesity and there are all these other indicators around cardiovascular health,91裸聊视频� she said in an interview from Quebec City, where she is a pediatrician.

91裸聊视频淲e also see that they are less stressed and have better relationships with their peers,91裸聊视频� said Beaulieu, adding research also suggests kids have fewer conflicts and higher self-esteem when they91裸聊视频檙e allowed more riskier play during recess.

91裸聊视频淚 think where we are now is trying to find the right balance between letting kids play freely and incorporating risk in their play while making sure that they91裸聊视频檙e still safe and avoiding hazards.91裸聊视频�

Monkey bars have resulted in plenty of injuries, and trampolines may be dangerous if children do not land on their feet so parents should consider potential hazards, Beaulieu said.

But telling kids to 91裸聊视频済o play outside91裸聊视频� would help reduce screen time as they benefit from being out in nature, said Beaulieu, who has two young children.

91裸聊视频淲e deal with risky play every day,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淚 learned from society and my parents. My first thought is, 91裸聊视频淏e careful!91裸聊视频�

Instead, it91裸聊视频檚 best for parents to manage any risks by guiding children and asking them questions, including whether a structure is safe enough to support their weight, she said.

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