{"id":37612,"date":"2022-01-06T20:02:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T05:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/winter-safety-health-reminders-3\/"},"modified":"2022-01-06T20:02:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T05:02:38","slug":"winter-safety-health-reminders-3","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/winter-safety-health-reminders-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Play: Health &amp; Safety Reminders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As temperatures continue to drop and winter sets in, families and early childhood education programs are taking the initiative to ensure that the health and safety of their children are top of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing outside during the winter is beneficial for a child\u2019s development, helping build strong immune systems with much needed exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This winter, <strong>thread<\/strong> encourages <em>everyone<\/em> to help make winter outdoor safety a priority by reviewing the below tips and precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It gets dark early! Make sure you can be seen by wearing reflective gear, or a headlamp, and carry a flashlight.<\/li><li>If your child is engaging in winter sports, such as skiing, sledding, or ice skating, make sure that they are always wearing a helmet for protection. A child\u2019s helmet should be snug and sit just above the eyebrows. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adn.com\/sponsored-content\/2019\/12\/27\/getting-outdoors-this-winter-dont-forget-your-helmet\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Outdoor clothing should be layered. Active play will assist in keeping children warm while outside. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/winter-4.jpg\">Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/li><li>Monitor the weather regularly. The length of outdoor time may need to be reduced due to the cold, so it will be important to make sure children continue to participate in physical activities inside as well.<\/li><li>Know which outdoor play equipment may not be safe in cold weather. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/ownplayground.com\/how-to-keep-your-playground-clean-and-safe-during-winter\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Reminders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>COVID-19, influenza (flu), colds, and other similar illnesses are caused by viruses, not exposure to cold air. Learn more about the similarities and differences between flu and COVID <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/symptoms\/flu-vs-covid19.htm\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Multiple studies have demonstrated that children who spend more time outdoors have stronger immune systems. While viruses are prevalent during the winter, they are more concentrated indoors where people are gathered together. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesterfieldmontessori.org\/the-benefits-of-cold-weather-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Emergency Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Double check written&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/our-issues\/crisis-and-disaster-resources\/child-care-emergency-preparedness\/\">emergency plans&nbsp;<\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/our-issues\/crisis-and-disaster-resources\/tools-publications-and-resources\/emergency-supply-kits\/\">emergency supply kits&nbsp;<\/a>to ensure they are up to date.<\/li><li>Winter weather can lead to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/our-issues\/crisis-and-disaster-resources\/tools-publications-and-resources\/power-outages\/\">power outage&nbsp;<\/a>or the need to shelter-in-place if travel becomes dangerous.<\/li><li>Make sure parents know your winter weather plans, including closures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By planning in advance, you will be more prepared for these cold winter months and the upcoming holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional resources on winter weather and extreme cold, refer to the articles from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/our-issues\/crisis-and-disaster-resources\/tools-publications-and-resources\/winter-weather\/\">Child Care Aware<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;of America<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/theicn.org\/mealtimememo2016\/outdoor-playtime-is-the-best-time-winter-play\/\">Institute of Child Nutrition<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":27767,"template":"","news_tags":[],"event_category":[],"news_categories":[],"class_list":["post-37612","thread-blog","type-thread-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Winter Play: Health &amp; Safety Reminders - Thread<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/winter-safety-health-reminders-3\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Winter Play: Health &amp; Safety Reminders - Thread\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As temperatures continue to drop and winter sets in, families and early childhood education programs are taking the initiative to ensure that the health and safety of their children are... 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