Winter safety tips for kids when playing outside

Winter safety tips for kids when playing outside

Heading outside for some wintertime fun like sledding, throwing snowballs, or ice skating. Winter play is fun, but caution is key. There are times when children only see fun; they do not see danger. With the temperature falling below zero or close to it, during the past week, kids exposed to extreme cold and without warm, dry, breathable clothing can get frostbite or even life-threatening hypothermia. For many children, a snow day means time out…