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ShiftED Podcast #90 In Conversation with Mariana Brussoni: Safe as Necessary, Not as Possible
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ShiftED Podcast #90 In Conversation with Mariana Brussoni: Safe as Necessary, Not as Possible

From ShiftED Podcast
Apr 7, 2026 28:33
ABOUT THIS EPISODE

What if keeping kids too safe is actually holding them back? In this episode, Chris sits down with UBC developmental psychologist Mariana Brussoni to unpack the science behind risky outdoor play — and why scraped knees might be exactly what children need. From brain development to recess culture, this conversation will change the way you see risk, childhood, and your role in both.