The Play Well Podcast

44 - Nurture Nature

May 1, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Adventures Shape Advocacy

  • Niki Buchan fondly recalls childhood adventures like climbing trees and playing by the railway line, mishaps included.
  • Such freedom and responsibility fostered her passion for children's outdoor play and nature access.
INSIGHT

Risk-Taking Skills Are Lost

  • Children today lack the risk-taking practice of past generations due to societal risk aversion.
  • Self-risk assessment develops competence, but limited opportunities hinder today's children's growth in this area.
INSIGHT

Comparing Outdoor Cultures

  • Scandinavian outdoor culture embraces risk and freedom, exemplified by children carrying knives safely.
  • The UK’s weather and cultural attitudes limit children's outdoor engagement compared to Scandinavia.
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