Waiting for the pre-registration number for school and parenting without supermoms: what has caught our attention the most this week

BarcelonaThe plays 'Malparida' and ''Maüra, daughter of the earth' and literary recommendations are some of the proposals of the Creatures for this week.

We also offer you a review of the current events of the week through the comic strip by Andrea Zayas, the section To think about it and the data and statements that have caught our attention the most.

Cultural and leisure activities

When we talk about childbirth, we often think of a moment of plenitude, but what happens when it is marked by obstetric violence? The play Malparida, by the company La Maièutica, denounces this often invisible form of violence but also opens a much-needed space for reflection and dialogue. Whether you have suffered obstetric violence – it will serve as a catharsis – or not – it will help you understand other women – we recommend this play, which premiered in 2022 and can now be seen at Espacio Texas from February 23 to April 27. In addition, on March 2 there will be an interesting post-show conversation with Laura Verazzi (author of the play), Maria Llavoré (midwife at Hospital de Sant Pau), Helena Ángel (perinatal psychologist) and Rocío Manzano (actress and trainer).

Maüra is a girl who, according to some stories transmitted orally from East Africa, separated the sky from the earth and gave birth to the world as we know it today. The company Sifó will stage her story at the Sant Andreu Teatre (SAT!) on February 23. It is a basically visual and poetic tale for children aged 2 and up, inspired by the universe of Joan Miró. It is also a tribute to children who reinvent the world with their creativity. There will be three performances on February 23. Tickets, which cost 10 euros, are already on sale.

The protagonists of this story are Laia and Pau Guitart, two siblings who discover some family treasures in the attic of their house: an old bathing suit, a Greek amphora, a treasure map, a figurehead, an old navigation log and a painting of an ocean liner. The Barcelona Maritime Museum invites you to accompany Laia and Pau to discover what is hidden behind each object in the exhibition. 7 ships, 7 storiesYou can buy tickets at the museum itself or online. You have time, because the exhibition can be seen all year round.

This Friday, the SX3 and the 3Cat platform premiere the eight chapters of the second season of Mud!, with the participation of almost 800 boys and girls from sixteen schools throughout Catalonia. With this entertainment and educational programme, with the language as the protagonist, the aim is to promote the social use of Catalan and learning among the young participants, families and schools. In each episode, two sixth grade classes from two different schools compete with each other, using their physical and mental skills to master Catalan. This second season, also presented by reporters Shalana and Marc Andreu, is back in a renewed winter version.

This winter, the Filmoteca's family programming, Filmoxica, offers us the opportunity to delve into the animation technique stop motion through films like Corpse Bride;Tony, Shelly and the Magic Lantern; Komaneko, and Winter and spring in the kingdom of Escampeta. We will see objects, animals and toys come to life frame by frame with this artisanal technique. At 5 pm every Saturday and Sunday in February and the first weekend in March. Free entry for children under 12 with a FilmoXica card and reduced rate for companions.

Literary recommendations from Marta Gil, bookseller at El Gat Pelut

With the friendly and endearing illustrations of her little bird protagonist, Marion Deuchars presents us Fitness for dummies, an ideal book for the whole family that combines fun and health. This manual of physical exercises, with simple and visual explanations, helps us to work on flexibility, mobility and the cardiovascular system, promoting an active and healthy life. Perfect for introducing yourself to the world of fitness in an easy and entertaining way, for both adults and children. A book that makes training a fun activity! For the whole family.

This EscapeBook, from Zahori Books, is an interactive adventure that captivates young readers with challenges and clues to solve as they explore Octopus Island in detail.

The story is a mix of mystery, riddles and fun in an innovative format that will delight fans and followers of the escape rooms. It is ideal for young people aged 10 and up, as this book allows them to live an immersive experience full of surprises and discover well-hidden secrets. It is a great option to get you hooked on reading.

Things that happen (to me), by Andrea Zayas

To think about it

Families are filling schools and institutes these days to find out about the centres before registering for school. A very relative choice, since not only are there municipalities where you cannot choose because there is only one school, but there are cases, especially in secondary schools, where the demand for some centres far exceeds the supply. In addition, you have to choose from a series of schools previously selected by the system with a criterion of proximity that is sometimes relative.

As families complain every year, in the end, the schooling of our children will depend on the number of a draw. So good luck to everyone!

"It's a weak team and it will continue to be so." These words were spoken by the coordinator of a football team of 9-year-old children. What worries us is not that he labelled them as bad, which is fine for them to be, but that he assumed that even if the children try hard they will not improve. It is as if a teacher told a student who has difficulty reading that he will never read well. Is the problem really with the children or with the club that does not even make the effort to help these children improve by putting in the necessary means? Sport consists of making an effort, seeing your coaches as a good role model, learning to play as a team and, if this is done well, the results will also come.

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The data

More proposals for plans and activities

• What can you do this weekend?
• Cultural and leisure plans for the whole week
• Series premiering this month
• Video games that are published this month
• What you can do in the Girona region
• New restaurants to discover
• The human tower agenda