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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.
