Mariana Brussoni
Mariana Brussoni is a prominent researcher and professor known for her work in child development and risk assessment. She emphasizes the importance of balancing safety and risk in children's play and exploration, advocating for a shift in parental attitudes towards risk-taking. Brussoni's insights stem from her personal experiences as a mother, where she observed the impact of societal fears on her child's perception of safety. Her research aims to encourage parents to foster resilience and independence in children by allowing them to engage in age-appropriate risks.
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Recent news mentions
Dr. Mariana Brussoni, director of the University of British Columbia’s Human Early Learning Partnership, talked about lifeguard parenting on a podcast.
Move over, helicopter parents. Try being a lifeguard parent instead
Canada· 2025-10-05
Dr. Mariana Brussoni, director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, expressed disappointment over the findings regarding youth struggles in Canada.
Many Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying, UNICEF report suggestsCanada· 2025-05-14
Mariana Brussoni is a researcher who advises parents to rethink their approach to risk for their children.
Angstdrevne foreldre er problemet i dag, mener forsker. Hun råder dem til å tenke annerledes om risiko.
Norway· 2025-04-09