#1176: Bandaids in Bulk

About this episode

The episode discusses how to manage a child's risk-taking behavior and promote safety while encouraging skill development.

Your son proudly shows you a new scrape on his knee, reporting that he had a bike wreck while riding down a hill. You grab a bandaid and shake your head. It’s your son’s fifth injury of the week! How can you keep him safe when he seems to crave and seek out risk? First, encourage him to focus on one or two skills, like skateboarding or snow skiing. Secondly, enroll him in classes so that he learns how to minimize injuries. Of course, don’t forget the helmet, elbow pads, and prayer of protec...

People in this episode

Host: Trail Life USA

Topics covered

• safety
• risk-taking
• parenting
• injury prevention
• skills development

Keywords

• bandaids
• bike wreck
• injuries
• parenting tips
• safety gear

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