Going to the playground can be fun or not. In order not to turn an exciting pastime into stress, you need to know a couple of simple secrets.
Eye and eye
Do not leave your child unattended. Even if the situation is seemingly controlled. It can take a fraction of a second from digging with a shovel to throwing sand on a neighbor on a sandpit. Get involved - no one will take care of your child.
Set boundaries
No matter how much you want to run, push, bite and spit - this is unacceptable. Keep within your child. Explain, sidetrack if things get out of hand.
Don't leave your child unattended / istockphoto.com
Snack
Try not to feed your baby in front of others. Children always want someone else's, and you can create an unpleasant situation when another child starts crying that he wants exactly what you have. And even if you're ready to share a product, you shouldn't. First, you cannot treat unfamiliar children without parental permission. Secondly, the child may not be allowed to eat this product (
allergy, lactose intolerance, lunch soon after all).All toys are shared
Since all toys on the playground are common, buy a separate set for this purpose, and use it only here. So it will be easier for the child to perceive the "capture" of the scapula by another baby. Don't take expensive toys with you, especially if your child won't share them. Get involved in all the "carve-up" of Easter cakes, offer an exchange. Do your best to maintain a friendly atmosphere.
Be friendly and considerate and have fun with your child / istockphoto.com
But not all things are common
There may be strollers, bags, packages of other mothers on the site. Always ask if your child can ride a stroller, for example. But it is categorically impossible to get into other people's things. Let this ban your child also knows.
Be polite
The simplest and most difficult rule to follow (especially in public areas) is to say hello! Enter the circle - say, "Hello!" This is how you set an example for your child.
Avoid conflicts
Try to avoid conflict, shout or raise other children. If a disputable situation arises, resolve it with the parent, not the child.
Be tactful
You cannot give advice when you are not asked. Do not touch controversial topics - the pot, breastfeeding, parenting processes. Light conversation on neutral topics is the key to a pleasant pastime on the playground.
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