Winter fresh air is good for everyone!
Myth - being in the outdoor cold will give you flu!
Outdoor winter play has long been blamed for colds and the flu. Our parents told us to “bundle up or you’ll catch a cold,” and their parents probably told them the same thing. But winter play gets a bad rap. Viruses that are spread by other human beings and cause colds and the flu are usually worse indoors. The indoor circulation of germs and bacteria is much more harmful to children than playing outside. In fresh, outdoor air, children do not have to rebreathe the germs of the group, and the chance for spreading infection is reduced.
We still need exercise in winter!
Just because its cold outside, doesn’t mean that children need less exercise.
Children still grow during the winter months, and prolonged sessions of inactivity are not good for their muscular development. Physical activity gives your immune system a power surge for a full 24 hours. A stronger immune system leads to less illness and less use of antibiotics. A win for everybody!
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