{"id":34092,"date":"2025-01-29T11:16:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T17:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/?p=34092"},"modified":"2025-01-17T11:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T17:22:11","slug":"keeping-the-winter-wiggles-at-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/keeping-the-winter-wiggles-at-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping the Winter Wiggles at Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Stay Active With Your Kids When It\u2019s Cold Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s be real: Winter can be a buzzkill for keeping the kiddos active. Gone are the lazy summer days of running through sprinklers and playing endless rounds of tag at the park. Instead, we\u2019ve got freezing temps, shorter days and an alarming number of requests to watch \u201cjust one more show\u201d or play \u201cjust five more minutes\u201d of video games.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But fear not\u2014we\u2019re not about to let winter turn our kids (or us) into couch potatoes. Here\u2019s how you can keep everyone moving, laughing and (bonus!) wearing themselves out for an easier bedtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Outdoor Play: Embrace the Chill<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First things first: Bundle up! Winter weather doesn\u2019t mean you have to hibernate. Layer your kids like adorable puffballs and get outside. Snow days? That\u2019s prime time for sledding, snowball fights or building the most over-the-top snow fort ever.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No snow? Go for brisk walks, scavenger hunts or bike rides\u2014just add gloves and hats. If your kids are whining about being cold, remind them that running warms you up (and maybe bribe them with hot chocolate afterward\u2014parenting is all about balance). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Bring the Fun Indoors<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not every winter day is sled-friendly. For those dreary, too-cold-to-function days, transform your living room into an active play zone. Here\u2019s how: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Obstacle courses:<\/strong> Use couch cushions, laundry baskets and whatever else you have to create a DIY course. Have them jump, crawl and climb their way through.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Dance parties: <\/strong>Blast their favorite tunes and let them go wild. Bonus points if you join in and show off your \u201cmom moves.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • \u201cThe Floor Is Lava\u201d game: <\/strong>A classic. It\u2019s free, it\u2019s chaos and it\u2019s guaranteed to get everyone moving.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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        3. Try Something New<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Winter\u2019s a great time to shake things up and try activities your family doesn\u2019t normally do. Here are a few ideas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Ice skating:<\/strong> It\u2019s like dancing but slipperier. If your kids can\u2019t skate yet, now\u2019s the time to teach them (or at least laugh together as you all fall).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • Indoor rock climbing: <\/strong>Many climbing gyms have kid-friendly walls and gear. It\u2019s a workout disguised as fun.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Swimming indoors:<\/strong> Local rec centers often have indoor pools. Nothing says \u201cfighting winter blues\u201d like splashing in warm water.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • Bowling or trampoline parks: <\/strong>These are perfect for a midwinter adventure that\u2019ll make your kids feel like they\u2019re doing something extra special.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                4. Get Crafty With Fitness<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                If your crew isn\u2019t the \u201cLet\u2019s do 50 jumping jacks!\u201d type, that\u2019s cool. Incorporate movement into something creative or practical: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • DIY stretching sessions:<\/strong> Find a kid-friendly stretching video (there are plenty of free options online), and turn it into a calming yet active break. It\u2019s amazing for those I-need-to-calm-this-chaos afternoons.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Cooking or baking together: <\/strong>Sure, it\u2019s not running laps, but kneading dough, stirring batter or chopping vegetables keeps little hands busy and bodies engaged.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Chore challenges: <\/strong>Put on a timer, blast some music and make tidying up a game. Cleaning counts as cardio when you\u2019re racing your siblings.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                      5. Schedule Mini Winter Adventures<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                      When cabin fever hits hard, plan small outings to shake things up. Take a nature walk at a nearby park, visit a zoo that\u2019s open year-round (weather permitting) or check out an outdoor holiday market. The key is to keep it short and sweet\u2014no need to overcomplicate it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      6. Lead by Example<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                      Kids mimic what they see, so if you\u2019re active, they\u2019re more likely to follow suit. Put on your boots and join them in the snow. Try that obstacle course before they do. Show them it\u2019s fun to move, even when it\u2019s chilly outside. Plus, you\u2019ll get your own endorphin boost. That\u2019s what I like to call a win-win! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      Final Thoughts: Movement Is More Than Exercise<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                      At the end of the day, staying active isn\u2019t just about burning calories. It\u2019s about making memories, beating the \u201cwinter blahs\u201d and helping your kids (and yourself) stay sane when the walls feel like they\u2019re closing in. So layer up, crank up the music and let winter know it can\u2019t freeze your family\u2019s fun. You\u2019ve got this, mama! <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      How to Stay Active With Your Kids When It\u2019s Cold Out Let\u2019s be real: Winter can be a buzzkill for keeping the kiddos active. Gone are the lazy summer days of running through sprinklers and playing endless rounds of tag at the park. Instead, we\u2019ve got freezing temps, shorter days and an alarming number of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":34093,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Don't let winter keep your kids indoors! Discover fun and active ways to keep them moving and entertained during the colder months.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"28","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"winter","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[3148,2582,56,2881,3138,58,3147],"class_list":["post-34092","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fun","tag-entertaining-kids","tag-kid-indoor-activities","tag-motherhood","tag-outdoor-play","tag-snow-day","tag-winter","tag-winter-activities"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.29-large-blog-image.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34092"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34092\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34096,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34092\/revisions\/34096"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34092"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}