Before having children, you almost certainly didn't even notice the playgrounds, but now, you have a GPS location that knows and recognizes any park in the city. The use of playgrounds is essential in the life of any mother: for children they are the fundamental space in which to play and get tired, and for us a way of relating to other fathers and mothers.
Another advantage that we find in the use of playgrounds is that it helps us to observe our son, in an environment other than the house. How do you relate to other boys and girls, what interests you most about the park, if you prefer to play alone or seek company… and many other things.
Good use of playgrounds in the new normal
At this time, officially the playgrounds can be open. At least in all the places that are in Phase 3. However many municipalities have chosen to keep them closed. Most of the cases that this occurs is because the municipality cannot take care of the proper disinfection to keep the parks open.
However, if you find an open urban playground, you should have some considerations account in this new normal. A very important role for us mothers is to explain to our children the new norms of sociability. One of them is that children must also maintain safety distance, with children with whom they do not live. Now the queues on the slide cannot be on the ladder.
Children over six years of age have to do mandatory use of masks. You already know that there is infant masks Very funny. And they are recommended for children from 3 to 5 years old. Personal hygiene is key to preventing infections. You will have to sanitize her hands very often.
Benefits for the child of taking it to the park
We have already commented on the psychological and emotional benefit he has for the children to go to the park. Surely in it you will meet friends and new friends. He will interact with children his age, but also younger and older. You will learn to wait your turn to use the swings, to leave the facilities for others, and to face new challenges, such as going up the slide.
In a physical way, a good use of the park implies tiring the child. We mean by this that going up and down stairs, pushing on the swings, swinging, playing in the sandbox, carrying things, is a physical exercise. Thanks to it, you will improve the density of your bone mass, your balance and your psychomotor development.
If to all this we add that the parks are outdoorThis means injection of vitamin D, with which calcium from food binds to the bones. When you get home you will see that the child has an appetite, you can also take him something to eat to the park and very important: he sleeps better. physical activity helps you release tension, and promotes your rest.
Accessible playgrounds
Making good use of playgrounds implies that they can be used by all boys and girls. All children, regardless of their abilities, have the right to enjoy them. In Spain there are no specific laws on the accessibility criteria of parks, but there are general laws that prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. This includes the parents and relatives of children who sometimes have to "watch over" them from the sidelines.
An accessible playground has the same cost than any other, which has been designed with safety and maintenance criteria. Some play items may be more expensive, such as swings adapted for wheelchair access, or slides with an adapted ramp.
En madreshoy We believe that it is a matter of thinking and consider accessibility during design. The contributions of associations, parents, educators and other agents, in addition to the users themselves, that is, children, are essential in this regard.