About Parenting: How to Be An Active Family All Winter Long

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor We were walloped with over a foot of snow yesterday, so my kids were home from school. We had a few offers to get together with friends, we we had a decision to make. While sitting in a warm movie theater munching popcorn was incredibly tempting, we decided to hit our local hills for some sledding instead. While we were much colder and a bit sore at the end of the day, I definitely think we made a good choice. Best Winter Activities for Families It's important to stay active during the winter -- it's healthy, good for your well-being, and is a lot of fun. Check out Catherine's list of awesome family activities that will get everyone moving outside, even if the weather is frightful. Search Related Topics:  winter sports  winter holidays  outdoor play Keep Kids Active in Cold Weather When we were trying to decide between the movies or going sledding, my 13-year-old was definitely leaning towards catching the latest flick. But as Wayne explains, while it can be hard sometimes to get kids to head outside when it is cold, doing so will benefit them in the long run. (And as it turns out, it was my teen who didn't want to go home in the end!) Search Related Topics:  active children  staying active in cold weather  winter activities for kids Winter Activities for Young Children My four-year-old son couldn't wait to get out the door, but I was hesitant because he is a little guy and I was worried about keeping him warm. Once I bundled him up though, he had a great time and didn't want to come in. If you are looking for activities for your toddler or preschooler, check out these ideas from Rick and Annie. Search Related Topics:  winter activities  family fun  toddler fun 5 Snowy Day Learning Activities for Kids I was so excited when I came across the article from Amanda. She explains how to turn playing outside in the snow into a learning experience. Her five activities are a lot of fun, and educational to boot! Search Related Topics:  school snow days  snow activities  winter activities for kids Related Searches Parenting Children Raising Children Children Preschool Children Stories Parents and Children Featured Articles Saying Goodbye to the Pacifier Breastfeeding Beyond One Year How Do You Handle Sports with a Food Allergy? Two New TV Series for Preschoolers Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast!s All About Parenting   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Get Crafty This Winter Make Snow Ice Cream Make a Snow Palace Paper Bag Penguins Advertisement