Park Safety

In case you didn't know, children love getting out of the house. Why spend money taking your children out for only a little while when you can take them somewhere for free? Your local park is the answer.

Parks are a great way for children to play, use their extraordinary amounts of energy, and meet new friends. Best part is, parks are everywhere. They are for the most park always open to the public within reasonable times for you and your family.

Practice Park Safety

Children are prone to accidents. That is just one reason to make sure to practice park safety. In the audio story below, I interview one mom and one aunt/babysitter and their thoughts on park safety. The two ladies give very helpful tips.






Something interesting about these two ladies, is the fact they have different situations to deal with. The mother has two children, one less than a year old. The aunt/babysitter watches over a 6-month-old.

Some good points they brought up in the interview included: checking sandpits for glass and debris, have children wear their shoes (closed toed) at all times, not allowing children to play in or around park sitting water due to falling in or possible bug bites, calling or going to your local police department and ask about the crime rate in your area beat, and the obvious of staying in plain site and not running around in the woods.

Don't be Afraid of the Park

Photo by: Leesha Hickman

Now that you've probably listened to the story, don't fear taking your child to the park. Going to the park is helpful for children's development when it comes to their social interactions. It builds confidence among other social identities. 

However, do make sure you know where your taking your children.

For tips and more information, check out these sites:


Safety Tips

Safety While in the Park

Questions?

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