Rough-and-tumble play 'part of being a child'

Obviously, parents want their children to be safe. But have we gone too far in trying to insualte them from any form of risk? We might worry about what injuries might ensue from rough and tumble, but isn't rough and tumble an integral part of childhood? Sean was joined by Katie Glynn from Willow Outdoor Preschool in Roscommon to discuss...

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14.42 2 May 2023

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Rough-and-tumble play 'part of being a child'

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14.42 2 May 2023

Obviously, parents want their children to be safe. But have we gone too far in trying to insualte them from any form of risk? We might worry about what injuries might ensue from rough and tumble, but isn't rough and tumble an integral part of childhood?

Sean was joined by Katie Glynn from Willow Outdoor Preschool in Roscommon to discuss...

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