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Outdoor Risky Play
Introduction Risky play has emerged as a topic of interest for researchers, parents, early childhood education and care (ECEC) practitioners/teachers and policymakers and authorities over the...
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Anxiety and depression
Mental health problems in young children can have important implications for their development. It is important to understand the causes, symptoms, effects and best intervention practices to recognize...
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Designing Cities for Outdoor Play
Introduction and Subject Children’s right to play is enshrined in international conventions.1 Moreover, the importance of outdoor play for children’s health and well-being is well...
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Outdoor play and climate change: Impacts, Adaptation and Opportunities
Introduction and Subject Play is essential for healthy child development.1 Outdoor play, along with the risks that come with it, offers additional unique benefits to...
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The Origin of Peer Relationship Difficulties in Early Childhood and their role in Children’s Psychosocial Adjustment and Development
Introduction Peer relationships are thought to play an important role in children’s development.1–3 They offer unique opportunities for getting acquainted with the social norms and processes...
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The Role of Physiological Response in Understanding Resilience Processes in Children’s Development
Introduction Stress and adversity affect children in different ways. Some children develop behavioral or emotional challenges when exposed to difficult environments, while others overcome...
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Risky play and mental health
Introduction There is growing concern about the mental health of children and young people. Parents and those teaching and caring for children increasingly recognise that a significant proportion...
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Building Capacity to Support Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Education
IntroductionChildren’s play experiences in outdoor environments are increasingly recognized as essential for their healthy development and well-being.1,2,3,4 Universal system reviews indicate that...