Ep. 26 - The Importance of Risky Play in Child Development (Part 1 of 2) // Sarah Collins

Christy-Faith and Sarah Collins explore how engaging in risky play is crucial for a child's development. They explore its benefits, such as building confidence, developing motor skills, and regulating the nervous system. They also address the concerns and fears parents have regarding risky play and provide insights on finding a balance between safety and allowing children to take risks. The conversation highlights the need for children to engage in physical activities and play to understand their bodies, develop strength, and improve cognitive and social skills. Takeaways: Risky play involves thrilling and exciting activities that carry a risk of physical injury, such as climbing, exploring heights, and rough and tumble play.Engaging in risky play helps children regulate their nervous system, develop strength, and understand their bodies.Parents should find a balance between safety and allowing children to take risks, as avoiding all risks can hinder children's development and self-awareness.Risky play should be age-appropriate and gradually increased to match a child's capabilities and comfort level.Physical activities and play are essential for children's cognitive, social, and motor skill development.About today’s guest: Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with a background in both pediatrics and home health, and a homeschooling parent. She currently serves families as an occupational therapist through HomeschoolOT. She focuses on helping parents make the match between the homeschool and their children’s current skill set all while working towards what their children specifically need and want to do to occupy their time (hello occupation!). She does this by consulting with parents around the world, teaching month long classes on specific topics, building community in an online membership, and communicating nationally at conferences.  Find Sarah here: www.homeschoolOT.com www.instagram.com/homeschoolOT www.facebook.com/thehomeschoolOT ******************************************* SHOW SPONSORS CTC MathGet 50% off my favorite online math curriculumhttps://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF Green Clean Organics - Stain Remover WORKS wonders on tough stainsORGANIC & SAFE for kids and petsPLEASANT fragrancehttps://gcocleaning.comCross Seven - Memory Work Classically rooted, faith-based, musical memory workA dynamic blend of songs, videos, quizzes, and an interactive flashcard system make learning and retention both fun and effective. https://www.crossseven.org/free-trial/******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with Christy-Faith in Thrive Homeschool Community, and build a homeschool that does right by your kids: https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith’s List- The first place you look to find homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges https://christy-faith.com/thrivePick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book!Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School Systemhttps://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-risingFREE:01-FREE- How to Homeschool Guidehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-how-to-homeschool-guide 02-FREE- My Curriculum Recommendationshttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations  03-FREE QUIZ- 5 Minute Homeschool Style Finderhttps://christy-faith.com/5-minute-homeschool-style-finder 04-FREE- Homeschool Wellness Checkhttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-homeschool-wellness-check 05-FREE- Curriculum Comparison Charthttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-comparison-chart 06-FREE- 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventurehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-20-questions-to-kickstart-your-deschooling-adventure 07-FREE- Get my Weekly GIFT email (my newsletter)https://christy-faith.com/sign-up-newsletter-gift-emails  Work with Christy-Faith:https://christy-faith.com/contact*******************************************CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Background02:52 The Importance of Allowing Children to Play Outside09:01 Understanding Risky Play and Its Benefits17:00 Finding a Balance Between Safety and Risk26:19 The Benefits of Jumping on a Trampoline29:40 Proprioceptive Activities for Regulation*******************************************FIND CHRISTY-FAITH HEREWebsite: https://christy-faith.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christy_faithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschool...