Mariana Brussoni
@mbrussoni.bsky.social
Professor & Director, Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), University of British Columbia.
Studying how to bring #riskyplay back to children’s lives.
Lab: @outsideplayubc.bsky.social
https://OutsidePlay.org
HELP: https://earlylearning.ubc.ca
Studying how to bring #riskyplay back to children’s lives.
Lab: @outsideplayubc.bsky.social
https://OutsidePlay.org
HELP: https://earlylearning.ubc.ca
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Right now on The Early Edition:
New research out of UBC is looking at the developmental health of the children who were born during the pandemic.
The study assessed more than 30 thousand kindergarteners in B.C.
And the findings are concerning.
Watch here:www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
New research out of UBC is looking at the developmental health of the children who were born during the pandemic.
The study assessed more than 30 thousand kindergarteners in B.C.
And the findings are concerning.
Watch here:www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Right now on The Early Edition:
New research out of UBC is looking at the developmental health of the children who were born during the pandemic.
The study assessed more than 30 thousand kindergarteners in B.C.
And the findings are concerning.
Watch here:www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
New research out of UBC is looking at the developmental health of the children who were born during the pandemic.
The study assessed more than 30 thousand kindergarteners in B.C.
And the findings are concerning.
Watch here:www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Human Early Learning Partnership's Dr. Martin Guhn @ubcpublichealth.bsky.social spoke with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social this morning on our Early Years Disrupted report. Listen in www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Human Early Learning Partnership's Dr. Martin Guhn @ubcpublichealth.bsky.social spoke with @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social this morning on our Early Years Disrupted report. Listen in www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Embracing Risky Schoolyard Play for Exploration, Learning, and Growth - Dr. Mariana Brussoni's online session from Nov. 6th, the third in the Green Schoolyard Lecture Series www.greenschoolyards.org/green-school...
Green Schoolyard Lecture Series — Green Schoolyards America
The Green Schoolyard Lecture Series discusses emerging topics and provides guidance for creating and stewarding high-quality green schoolyards and schoolyard forests. Sessions feature presentations by...
www.greenschoolyards.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Embracing Risky Schoolyard Play for Exploration, Learning, and Growth - Dr. Mariana Brussoni's online session from Nov. 6th, the third in the Green Schoolyard Lecture Series www.greenschoolyards.org/green-school...
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More than one-third of B.C. kindergarteners struggle in core areas of development, study finds | @theglobeandmail.com [subscription required to view] - w/ research from UBC's Human Early Learning Partnership www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
More than one-third of B.C. kindergarteners struggle in core areas of development, study finds
University of British Columbia research shows young children doing worse in almost every category compared to pre-pandemic levels
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
More than one-third of B.C. kindergarteners struggle in core areas of development, study finds | @theglobeandmail.com [subscription required to view] - w/ research from UBC's Human Early Learning Partnership www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS for the 2026 Children the Heart of the Matter Conference -- Rooted in Nature: Exploring Outdoor Play and our Connection to the Land!
Dr. Mariana Brussoni will be the keynote speaker for the conference! www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the... @mbrussoni.bsky.social
Dr. Mariana Brussoni will be the keynote speaker for the conference! www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the... @mbrussoni.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS for the 2026 Children the Heart of the Matter Conference -- Rooted in Nature: Exploring Outdoor Play and our Connection to the Land!
Dr. Mariana Brussoni will be the keynote speaker for the conference! www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the... @mbrussoni.bsky.social
Dr. Mariana Brussoni will be the keynote speaker for the conference! www.childcareoptions.ca/children-the... @mbrussoni.bsky.social
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Are extreme sports good for kids? B.C. experts weigh in on benefits of risk taking | @tiffycrawford.bsky.social on the new Science World exhibit, w/interview w/Mariana Brussoni on the importance of risky play @mbrussoni.bsky.social
vancouversun.com/news/are-ext... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
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Are extreme sports good for kids? B.C. experts weigh in on benefits of risk taking
A new exhibit at Science World in Vancouver challenges people of all ages to explore some of the most thrilling sports in the world.
vancouversun.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Are extreme sports good for kids? B.C. experts weigh in on benefits of risk taking | @tiffycrawford.bsky.social on the new Science World exhibit, w/interview w/Mariana Brussoni on the importance of risky play @mbrussoni.bsky.social
vancouversun.com/news/are-ext... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
vancouversun.com/news/are-ext... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
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“We should be asking how do we make kids want to walk to school and make it safe to do so.” - Dr. Mariana Brussoni in today's @vancouversun.bsky.social article 'To thrive, Metro Vancouver's kids need communities, not just housing' vancouversun.com/news/to-thri...
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To thrive, Metro Vancouver's kids need communities, not just housing
How do we set up the next generation for success? This is the final story in Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
vancouversun.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“We should be asking how do we make kids want to walk to school and make it safe to do so.” - Dr. Mariana Brussoni in today's @vancouversun.bsky.social article 'To thrive, Metro Vancouver's kids need communities, not just housing' vancouversun.com/news/to-thri...
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Virtual workshop hosted by Canada's Outdoor Learning School & Store. Join the fun!
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Outdoor Learning Across the Curriculum - Outdoor Learning School & Store
Scroll Down to Register FREE 60 min Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, April 22 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern Time With Simon Beames,Heidi Smith, Peter Higgins and Robbie Nicol Join […]
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April 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Virtual workshop hosted by Canada's Outdoor Learning School & Store. Join the fun!
@drheidismith.bsky.social @perfinker.bsky.social @ryanbarfoot.bsky.social @erthsarah.bsky.social @creativestar.bsky.social @mbrussoni.bsky.social
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Exciting to see politicians in The Netherlands ensuring all children can experience the benefits of #riskyplay!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Soft spaces out, stick-fighting in: Dutch call for the return of risky play
Encouraging kids to play with fire? Hear us out, says party worried by the Netherlands’ increasingly sedentary ways
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Exciting to see politicians in The Netherlands ensuring all children can experience the benefits of #riskyplay!
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Way to go Wichita for bringing #riskyplay into school playgrounds!
ourcommunitynow.com/P/some-wichi...
ourcommunitynow.com/P/some-wichi...
Some Wichita schools are easing up on recess rules, citing the benefits of 'risky play'
A growing body of research shows that climbing high, running fast and conquering fears can improve childrens physical and mental health and help them get along with peers.
ourcommunitynow.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Way to go Wichita for bringing #riskyplay into school playgrounds!
ourcommunitynow.com/P/some-wichi...
ourcommunitynow.com/P/some-wichi...
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play to child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents, by @plantnerd.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com @mbrussoni.bsky.social #pediatrics #RiskyPlay
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.
www.nature.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play to child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents, by @plantnerd.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com @mbrussoni.bsky.social #pediatrics #RiskyPlay
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.
www.nature.com
January 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play to child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents, by @plantnerd.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com @mbrussoni.bsky.social #pediatrics #RiskyPlay
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To read more from Katherine Johnson Martinko, check out her book, Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance. It includes Dr. Mariana Brussoni @mbrussoni.bsky.social and our work on the importance of unstructured, outdoor risky play katherinemartinko.ca/book/
Book - Katherine Johnson Martinko
The Book Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may “amplify” real-life experiences, the vas...
katherinemartinko.ca
January 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
To read more from Katherine Johnson Martinko, check out her book, Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance. It includes Dr. Mariana Brussoni @mbrussoni.bsky.social and our work on the importance of unstructured, outdoor risky play katherinemartinko.ca/book/
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"Parents, It’s OK To Do Less" - Katherine Johnson Martinko's latest piece on Jonathan Haidt's After Babel Substack: www.afterbabel.com/p/parents-it...
Parents, It’s OK To Do Less
Why parenting less might be the best thing we can do for our children
www.afterbabel.com
January 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Parents, It’s OK To Do Less" - Katherine Johnson Martinko's latest piece on Jonathan Haidt's After Babel Substack: www.afterbabel.com/p/parents-it...
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In case you missed it, this was my starter pack for voices and organizations in Canadian Urbanism specifically. I’ve been adding to it over time, so even if you explored it before, you might want to see who’s been added. And sharing it would be much appreciated! #UrbanistShoutOut go.bsky.app/QWdmJjk
January 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
In case you missed it, this was my starter pack for voices and organizations in Canadian Urbanism specifically. I’ve been adding to it over time, so even if you explored it before, you might want to see who’s been added. And sharing it would be much appreciated! #UrbanistShoutOut go.bsky.app/QWdmJjk
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Top most read posts of 2024 on Jon Haidt's blog, including, at #5, Mariana Brussoni's Why Children Need Risk, Fear, and Excitement in Play:
In 2024, @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social's book, Anxious Generation, hit a nerve propelling a movement away from phones and towards a play-based childhood. Jon highlights our work in his book & substack. Here's to making outdoor play a daily joy for all children in 2025!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Year The Phone-Based Childhood Began To Reverse
2024 in Review
substack.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Top most read posts of 2024 on Jon Haidt's blog, including, at #5, Mariana Brussoni's Why Children Need Risk, Fear, and Excitement in Play:
In 2024, @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social's book, Anxious Generation, hit a nerve propelling a movement away from phones and towards a play-based childhood. Jon highlights our work in his book & substack. Here's to making outdoor play a daily joy for all children in 2025!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Year The Phone-Based Childhood Began To Reverse
2024 in Review
substack.com
January 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In 2024, @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social's book, Anxious Generation, hit a nerve propelling a movement away from phones and towards a play-based childhood. Jon highlights our work in his book & substack. Here's to making outdoor play a daily joy for all children in 2025!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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🎧 Dr. Mariana Brussoni @mbrussoni.bsky.social
recently joined Chris Tompkins in conversation about outdoor, risky play! Listen to the Shaping Our World, Nov. 28th, podcast: muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
recently joined Chris Tompkins in conversation about outdoor, risky play! Listen to the Shaping Our World, Nov. 28th, podcast: muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
December 2, 2024 at 7:04 PM
🎧 Dr. Mariana Brussoni @mbrussoni.bsky.social
recently joined Chris Tompkins in conversation about outdoor, risky play! Listen to the Shaping Our World, Nov. 28th, podcast: muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
recently joined Chris Tompkins in conversation about outdoor, risky play! Listen to the Shaping Our World, Nov. 28th, podcast: muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
Appreciate these seen in Halifax. How have our priorities become so warped that cars are more important than people? This is part of what I research and I still find it baffling #roadsafety
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December 2, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Appreciate these seen in Halifax. How have our priorities become so warped that cars are more important than people? This is part of what I research and I still find it baffling #roadsafety
@visionzeroyvr.bsky.social
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
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@brenttoderian.bsky.social
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“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.”
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
December 2, 2024 at 3:24 AM
“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.”
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment.
www.reuters.com/article/busi...
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“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90182112/wan...
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90182112/wan...
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane
Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.
www.fastcompany.com
December 1, 2024 at 3:26 AM
“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90182112/wan...
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/90182112/wan...
We’ve really lost the plot as a society!
Our Facebook neighborhood page complains about children riding to school on sidewalks.
You would think the general promoted solution would be to advocate for more bike lanes.
But no, it’s for children to stop going to school by bike/e-scooters.
You would think the general promoted solution would be to advocate for more bike lanes.
But no, it’s for children to stop going to school by bike/e-scooters.
November 30, 2024 at 4:59 PM
We’ve really lost the plot as a society!
As a very satisfied e-bike commuter, this makes me even happier. I notice i take trips I wouldn’t attempt on a regular bike
“Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange, but the science is clear.”
Why e-bikes actually give more exercise than “acoustic”bikes. (but both/either are excellent when it comes to better cities)
electrek.co/2024/02/20/w...
Why e-bikes actually give more exercise than “acoustic”bikes. (but both/either are excellent when it comes to better cities)
electrek.co/2024/02/20/w...
Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes
Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and...
electrek.co
November 30, 2024 at 4:50 AM
As a very satisfied e-bike commuter, this makes me even happier. I notice i take trips I wouldn’t attempt on a regular bike
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Rule of thumb for future cycling infrastructure planners:
If children can't cycle on it safely, it's not fit for purpose.
If children can't cycle on it safely, it's not fit for purpose.
November 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Rule of thumb for future cycling infrastructure planners:
If children can't cycle on it safely, it's not fit for purpose.
If children can't cycle on it safely, it's not fit for purpose.
🌟I really enjoyed my conversation with Chris Tompkins for this podcast! Listen in as we talk about #riskyplay, why it's so important and what parents can do to support it
muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
#outdoorplay
#outdoorlearning
@outsideplayubc.bsky.social
muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
#outdoorplay
#outdoorlearning
@outsideplayubc.bsky.social
Letting Kids Take Risks: Insights from Dr. Mariana Brussoni
Discover why risky outdoor play is crucial for child development in this episode with Dr. Mariana Brussoni.
muskokawoods.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:13 PM
🌟I really enjoyed my conversation with Chris Tompkins for this podcast! Listen in as we talk about #riskyplay, why it's so important and what parents can do to support it
muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
#outdoorplay
#outdoorlearning
@outsideplayubc.bsky.social
muskokawoods.com/letting-kids...
#outdoorplay
#outdoorlearning
@outsideplayubc.bsky.social