As the season changes from fall to winter, logic dictates adjusting your wardrobe to account for falling temperatures. Swapping out bathing suits and shorts for long pants and sweaters is an obvious choice—that is, unless you are a school-age or teen boy. In that case, wearing shorts year-round is not only trendy, it’s common. For […]
Taking the bite out of winter weather
Falling snow can be a tempting sight for kids suffering from cabin fever, but parents need to pay close attention to the falling temperatures that may accompany a fresh winterscape. Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other […]
How to avoid hypothermia and frostbite when exercising in the cold
When Mother Nature hands us extreme cold temperatures that dip below 0 degrees, it’s best to just stay indoors. But for those avid exercisers who will step outside this winter to run, walk or hike, I offer a few recommendations to avoid hypothermia and frostbite. Yesterday, I had the chance to speak with WAKR morning […]
Taking the bite out of winter weather [Video]
Falling snow can be a pretty tempting sight for kids suffering from cabin fever, but parents need to pay attention to the falling temperatures that may accompany a fresh winterscape. Wind chills, the amount of time spent outside, and wet clothing can also impact a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns.
