The Essential Guide to Risky Play

For the price of a latte, discover why letting children take risks is one of the safest things you can do.

Rooted in Danish and Nordic early childhood research, this beautifully designed guide explains how risky play — climbing high, roughhousing, exploring near water, using tools, and testing limits — builds resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation.

You’ll learn:
🌿 The 6 scientifically recognized types of risky play
🧠 How neuroscience links risk-taking to executive function and stress regulation
🏫 How countries like Denmark and Norway intentionally design playgrounds and preschools around risk and trust
👩‍👧‍👦 Practical language you can use with your child to support autonomy while keeping safety in mind
📚 Key studies, thinkers, and frameworks (Sandseter, Brussoni, Gray, etc.)

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or researcher, this guide bridges the gap between science and practice — showing how to raise courageous, emotionally intelligent children in a world that’s become too safe for its own good.