The Park
The park is so much more than swings and slides
Gearing up to get out to the park can feel overwhelming, we get it. With babies you’re planning feeds and stressing about layers. With older ones it’s organising snacks, equipment and weatherproof clothes. But you’ve made it, and the fresh air is giving you a much needed chill moment. Your baby’s face is lighting up as they take everything in around them. Your toddler has a treasure trove of rocks and sticks in their pockets and is telling you all about a ladybug they has just spotted.
All these little moments you share at the park add up to something much bigger. You are giving them what they need to develop into healthy, bright adults. Go you!
If you know, you know!
Why sticks are good for kids. (Even if you don’t need another one by the front door!)
When you go to the park and meet a friend… and start a million conversations you never finish!
Sounds all too familiar, right?
Muddy puddles. Meltdowns. Fresh air. Giggles. Tired children (and adults!).
Whatever a day at the park looks like; parents, we’ve got this!
It’s not always picture perfect. Mud, tears, grazes and they’ve just made a beeline to go and pick a pretty flower (a stinging nettle AGRHH). You are sweaty, tired and wondering how everyone makes it seem so easy!
When you let them choose their own outfit for the park.
Pick your battles! If they’re warm enough and comfortable, then taking SuperGirl to the park or Batman to the library can be pretty cool! They can express themselves and it might just make getting out of the door a little easier too. #KeepGoingBlackpoolParents #WeveGotThis
How it started vs…how it ended.
They jumped in muddy puddles and you didn’t bring spare clothes.
And they didn’t want to leave when it was time to go home.
Blackpool parents you’ve got this!
Your trip to the park might include struggles with suncream, debates over if it’s welly weather and ends up with you carrying coats, scooters and water bottles but you are still smashing it.
You did it. You made it out.
It might not feel like it, but you’ve made their day.
That first ‘hello’ is scary.
You forgot what adult conversation is like! But you’re not the only one with baby brain fog.
First born vs second born!
While one splashes wildly in the muddy puddle, the other wants to stay clean.
