Baby, It's Cold Outside!
As we have already discovered, playing outside is beneficial
for parents and children alike. However, during this cold time of year, we all
might be struggling to go outside when tempted with the warmth and comfort of
our homes. Parents might also be a little apprehensive about letting their
children play outside due to the old wives’ tale of cold weather giving people
colds. Surprisingly, the opposite is true! Not that warm weather gives us colds
but that the weather in general influences our body’s immune system. Studies
show that more people get sick this time of year because more people stay
inside where they think they are safe. Staying in close proximity to others is
the culprit of our wintertime ailments.
The moral of the story is to keep
finding ways to be outside: walk your dog a little longer, let your kids enjoy
those “5 more minutes” of tag, enjoy the ever-increasing daylight hours by
watching the sunset with a cup of cocoa or coffee, play in the snow after work,
and so one. The list could go on forever! An inspirational teacher once told me
that “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing”. I have come to remember this
saying when I find myself grumbling about the weather. So don’t let the winter
season coop you up inside and keep reading for more fun Naturally Wild outdoor
activities.
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