Winter Kit for Families During COVID-19 Need help deciding which winter activities are safe for your family during COVID-19? How about ideas to keep your kids occupied when they’re stuck inside? Below, Connecticut Children’s pediatric experts share tips, tools and encouragement to make your season a little easier. When your child needs care, we make that easy too. Schedule a Video Visit in more than 30 specialties, or book an in-person appointment close to home. Winter Fitness Challenges to Keep Kids, Teens and Athletes ActiveIt’s important for all kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for their heart health – and it’s important for athletes to stay active in order to prevent injury. So how about a fitness challenge? Learn More Outdoor Activities and Cold Weather Tips During COVID-19Despite the colder temperatures, getting kids outside in winter can be the cure for the winter blues, even if it requires kids and parents alike to stretch and push themselves in new ways. Here are some tips to help. Learn More What’s the Risk? Which Winter Activities Are Safe During COVID-19Sledding, skiing, shopping: Find out which favorite winter activities are low, medium and high risk. Learn More 5 Mental Health Tips for Kids This WinterWinter darkness and colder weather can cause your child’s mood and health habits to take a dive. Here are 5 tips to help. Learn More More Than the Winter Blues? Kids and Seasonal Affective DisorderAs the days grow shorter, your child may be feeling sad or sluggish. For some kids and teens, it’s a sign of a more serious problem. Learn More 23 Indoor Activities for Heart-Healthy KidsChildren need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. How can you keep your child moving, even when they’re stuck indoors? Learn More 7 Yoga Videos to Help Children Relax, Focus and Move Through StressYoga helps your child get exercise, practice mindfulness and cope with stress. These videos are created specifically for children. Learn More Is Your Child Missing Friends? 5 Quarantine PlaydatesTry these ideas to help your child maintain friendships (and cultivate new ones) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More 8 Tips to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen This WinterCooking together is a great way to get your child interested in healthy eating, and teach them important skills. Learn More Resilience is Family: 40 Ideas for New Family TraditionsRoutines and stability help kids get through stressful times. Start some new family traditions to give your child something they can count on. Learn More Stuck at Home This Winter Break? Ideas to Keep Kids EntertainedYour child’s school break could start to feel very long… unless, of course, you have a plan. Learn More Creating Routines to Help Your Child Cope With COVID-19 UncertaintyLife right now is unpredictable – but kids thrive on consistency. Try these simple tips at home. Learn More
