Surely you will not always have enough time for your children to enjoy some time in the park. However, it is very important that you try to find a few minutes each day, since that little bit of fun for children is enormously beneficial. When they spend too much time at home, children tend to use mobile devices for entertainment and that is really discouraging.
A few years ago, when there were no smartphones, tablets or there was no Internet at home, the children were looking for a way to entertain themselves at home. To do this, they used their imagination and put creativity into practice, something that happens less and less frequently, because today they have other tools for fun, faster and with many more options.
What happens if the children do not go out?
Nothing happens if one day there is no time to go to the park childish, or if time does not allow it. However, if this becomes the norm, it can have a very negative effect on children.
- They lose opportunities: the playground is full of opportunities, of discover new things, meet a lot of children, to learn, to grow, to work his body, his imagination, etc.
- Health problems: the sun is life, children need to go out every day to receive the sun's rays that strengthen their bones. Lack of vitamin D, can lead to serious rickets problems, and the Sun rays are the natural way to obtain this vitamin.
- They isolate: Many things happen every day in the playground, interacting with your peers is essential so that they do not miss them. If children do not get used to interacting with other children, they become shy, introverted and with it will come social isolation.
When to take my child to the playground
Each father or mother is the one who must take responsibility for the leisure time they offer their children. However, the response of the specialists is very clear, children should go to the playground every day (that is possible). If it's cold, you just have to make sure they are warm. But it is very important for children to be able to enjoy a time in the playground every day.
In all cities there are playgrounds full of games, swings, nature and possibilities for fun. In addition, the parks are increasingly differentiated and adapted to children of different ages. So if your child is still very baby, you can use the adapted swings and the smaller slides. Children love swings and you can enjoy the laughter and fun of your child.
If you have any questions about age, do not worry since you can take your child to the playground from a very young age. In addition to having fun, you can enjoy all these benefits.
Benefits of the playground for children
- They come into contact with nature: what allows them explore everything around them from a different perspective.
- They learn to socialize: Seeing how other children play enhances curiosity, children approach other children because they want to know what they have, what they are eating, what they are playing, and so on first friendships are forged.
- Improve your physical and mental health: In the playground, children run, jump, burn all that energy they have accumulated and this allows them to rest better when it is time to sleep. In addition, all that movement helps them to strengthen their bones, their muscles and helps them improve psychomotor skills. On an emotional level, children in the park enhance their autonomy, their individuality. Relationships with other children help them improve their self-esteem.
A time in the playground every day
Work, endless housework, fatigue or worries are some of the reasons why many parents do not take their children to the playground every day, also laziness. Although it is entirely understandable, it is essential to fight every day to overcome that laziness. Because going outside not only benefits children, you yourself can enjoy the sun, fresh air, the smell of nature and above all, see how your children enjoy the playground.