Spring is here! Take advantage of this to organise activities with the babysitter so that your little ones can have a great time in your city’s parks and enjoy a relaxing moment in the open air! Maybe you don’t have the time or you prefer to leave this activity to someone you trust? No problem, Marypop is there. A trip to the park with the babysitter is always a pleasure!
A trip to the park with the babysitter, a must for the child’s happiness
Nature, indispensable to the child
Our babysitters are not lacking in imagination, they will always have an idea to propose. They also know how to respect the rhythm of the children, because each child is different and does not appreciate the same kind of activities.
The main idea for our babysitters is to give the children a good time outdoors. The mutual pleasure of being outdoors after these difficult times leads us to believe that the babysitter will also be able to get a change of scenery and spend a moment out of time with the children.
Happy in nature
Your children would be happy to go and play in the park. They need to be outside, to see space and nature. They would be physically active, they could move and express themselves. Indeed, the children would come back more serene, calmer and happier.
Outdoor play promotes discovery and connection with nature, and outdoor activities encourage children to better understand the environment around them and become more receptive to the importance of caring for the planet. All the green landscapes can also give them a sense of well-being.
Richard Louv develops the idea that children lack contact with nature, but that nature can be of great benefit to them both physically and emotionally, and can help their cognitive development. Outings to outdoor spaces such as parks, private or public gardens and forests are very beneficial for children. That’s why we at Marypop are keen to take your children out to meet nature.
On a trip to the park with the babysitter there is never a dull moment
Ideas for stimulating and sporting activities
Our babysitters know how to keep children busy, and know fun and interesting activities to offer them. This can be physical activities, but also quieter activities. The idea is that the child should relax as much as possible and be enriched. There are countless activities that can be done outside. Unusual ideas could also arouse their curiosity or simple games to entertain them.
- A treasure hunt or hide and seek will make them feel like secret explorers or spies. The little ones love to put themselves in the shoes of characters, they will take a lot of pleasure in participating in these games, the baby-sitters will only have to supervise, guide and enjoy a moment of sharing and good humour.
- It can also be more calm and composed activities such as bubble hunting, small games of all kinds or just throwing a ball.
- Babysitters can also take the children to the park’s games so that they can have fun on the various slides or on the inflatables. They can hold on to the ropes or climb the beams.
- The Olympics stimulate their sense of competition and mutual aid. Challenging them can push them to do their best. These Olympics can take different forms: long jump, sack race (the ultimate fun activity), a race, leapfrog, etc. Various physical challenges and opportunities to take risks, a race, a leapfrog, etc.
Calmer and more relaxed activities
Children are very busy during the day and sometimes need a break from the hustle and bustle, allowing them to enjoy a healthy and peaceful environment while focusing on themselves. Here are some ideas for quiet activities:
- Painting or drawing outside (drawing trees, nature, the city)
- Invitation to imagination: sit in the grass and make up stories
- Reading a story in the shade of a tree during a quiet time
- Search for 4-leaf clovers or a beautiful flower to make a nice bouquet
- Have a picnic (if the babysitters speak a foreign language, they can use this opportunity to teach them vocabulary specific to the outside world or sing songs)
Where to go for a trip to the park with the babysitter?
If you live in a big city, there are probably many parks and gardens in your area that will give your child new sensations, the smell of flowers or freshly mown grass. They can also simply observe some animals. A trip to the park with the babysitter to keep the children happy and a nice park is a recipe for a successful day. Here is a selection of the best parks in cities where Marypop babysitters are located.
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Barcelona :
Ines, one of our Marypop baby-sitters, recommends the Pedralbes park, a majestic and very diverse park. Then there is the most famous park in the city; the Ciutadella! With its large fountain and small lake, it is an ideal place for a successful outing with the children. Finally, the Parc Guëll is a must, with its breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Here are some outdoor activities to enjoy the good weather in Barcelona
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Lyon :
the Parc de la Tête d’or is unavoidable. A real green setting in the heart of the city. You will also find the Parc Blandan, which offers a 1000 m2 playground with fun facilities and great slides. The Parc du Vallon will also delight your children. Be careful, they might not want to go home. 😂
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Paris:
There are many parks in Paris but the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Jardin des Plantes are very good choices for children. The Jardin d’Acclimation is perfect for children. At their disposal, a 19-hectare estate that holds many treasures scattered among lush vegetation There are a good number of other activities to do in Paris.
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Toulouse :
Maourine Park and the Jardin des Plantes are a must if you live in or are visiting Toulouse. The Compans-Caffarelli garden is also a great place to spend time with the kids. Find all the outdoor activities to do in Toulouse on our blog.
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Strasbourg:
A beautiful city with many assets. We recommend the Parc de l’Orangerie, which will put a smile on your children’s faces. The large Parc de la Citadelle, located on the edge of the Esplanade district, offers vast natural and recreational areas where children can play and spend time away from the urban bustle. Finally, the Jardin des Deux Rives guarantees a good day out. You want ideas for activities in Strasbourg. Find all the recommended outdoor activities in Strasbourg.
Of course, at Marypop we like to make your life easier. The baby-sitters listen to the little ones, who can invent their own games. Putting your imagination to work and putting projects into practice is very educational and fun. The adults keep to the safety rules while allowing the children’s creativity to develop.
That’s it! We hope that we have inspired you to go for a walk in the parks. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. See you soon on Marypop
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