EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 32 MIN
Two Miles Then, Two Doors Now: The Collapse of Kids’ ‘Home Range’
from The Smerconish Podcast · host Helen Woolley, Michael Smerconish
This interview is part of Michael's ongoing "Mingle Project." Learn more here.Helen Woolley is a Professor of Landscape Architecture, Children's Environments and Society at the University of Sheffield. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Michael Smerconish speaks with Professor Helen Woolley of the University of Sheffield about her research into how children’s “home range” — the area where they’re free to explore — has dramatically shrunk over generations. Once kids roamed for miles; now many aren’t allowed past their own front yards. Woolley explains how urbanization, fear, and changing parenting styles have reshaped childhood itself, and why giving kids more freedom to roam is vital for their independence, mental health, and connection with nature. Together, they explore what it would take to design truly child-friendly neighborhoods — and rediscover the joy of letting kids out of our sight. Original air date 16 October 2025.
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