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Why Letting Children Fall Is Important“Don’t run — you’ll fall!”Children hear this phrase constantly. Adults rush to steady small hands, hover closely, offer repeated warnings, and sometimes stop movement altogether. Today, it’s even common to see children physically tethered to adults so they cannot wander too far or move too fast.While these actions come from a place of love and protection, they can unintentionally remove some of the most important experiences children need for healthy development. Falling is not a failure. It is

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