Keen to ensure the best outcomes for their children, helicopter parents tend to hover over their kids, constantly trying to prevent misadventure or harm.
Our new research looks at parents’ perceptions of an outdoor play park.
It shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills.
Here’s how to handle itOur studyIn a new study, we surveyed parents and caregivers about children’s risk-taking in the Boongaree nature play park in Berry, New South Wales.
Here are some tips, based on our work on children, risk and outdoor play:Start with a positive mindset: Playgrounds are designed to develop physical and social skills.
Persons:
Keen, Jeff Liddle, •, Annie Otzen, Bluey, Tonia Gray, Jaydene Barnes, Western Sydney University . Marion Sturges, Amanda Lloyd
Organizations:
CNN, Daily Mail, Getty, Centre for Educational Research, Western Sydney University, Western Sydney University .
Locations:
Berry , New South Wales, Australia