What is the biggest risk to children in 2021? It could just be not allowing children to take any risks at all? In this episode we talk with Risk Play advocate, Tim Gill, all about risk and adventure play in childhood, child-friendly urban design and the tools we use to change the face of public policy in relation to play. ?  Tim sharesHis story and why he wanted to share his ideas about risky playThe evolution and impact of ‘Zero-Risk Culture’Some of the big misconceptions adults have about childrenAbout ‘Benign Neglect’ and the concerns of being judged as a parentThe myths about riskTrue risks to children todayWhat child friendly urban design looks likeThe power and benefit of ‘unobserved play’About Risk Benefits Assessment and why they are an integral part of childhood planning What cities have got it rightHow the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting children?  Opt Inhttps://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables?  Links and ResourcesEmail: tim@rethinkingchildhood.comWebsiteLinkedInTwitterFacebookNo Fear - Free PDF Our dear friend Kelly George, creator of the Australian Homeschool Summit, has just launched a podcast and a big sale on previous summits! You can check in out hereUse code FEELSLIKEHOME?  Guest DetailsTim is a global advocate for children’s play and mobility, and an independent scholar and consultant. He is the author of No Fear: Growing up in a risk-averse society (“a handbook for the movement for freer, riskier play” - New York Times) and Urban Playground: How child-friendly planning and design can save cities. Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.Apple Podcasts  SpotifyGoogle Podcasts