Author: Alysia Marshall-Seslar

Hello, I'm Alysia (uh-lee-shuh), a developmental therapist for infants and toddlers with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. As the founder of Well Beings with Alysia, I'm demystifying child development for parents and early educators. Learn how to introduce the play-based activities, books, nature materials, and toys I use in classrooms and early intervention. Contact me: alysia@wellbeingswithalysia.com
A child stands on rocks that he climbed during risk-taking play.

Brave Kids: The Ultimate Guide to Risk-Taking Play

Updated: November 12, 2023 Risk-taking play, also known as dangerous or risky play, is a natural part of children’s play. Risk-taking play is a type of play where children test physical abilities with climbing, jumping, balancing, moving fast, moving heavy objects, and rough-and-tumble play. Key Points Risk-Taking Play Definition Risk-taking play, also called dangerous or…