“Five years from now, over one-third of skills (35%) that are considered important in today’s workforce will have changed.” “Creativity will become one of the top three skills workers will need.” – World Economic Forum, 2016 In the most popular TED talk of all time, Sir Ken Robinson delivers a powerful argument about the way […]

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Let the Children Play - Risky Play

Kids who are allowed to take part in risky play grow up to be more resilient and ready to take on the challenges of adulthood. But finding the nerve to let kids take risks can be challenging for modern parents. Here's how one parent let go and let her kids partake in risky play. #parentingadvice #parentingtips #learningthroughplay #natureplay