3- Bath time as sensory play before (or after) dinner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMy little guys are always getting messy! If it’s not dirt from the park, then it’s from their dinner yogurt drawings or some other explorations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being in the water is a relaxing time for them, so even if we have been mostly indoors we run the bath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In time, we’ve come up with a slew of activities to make their water experimentation time unique: recycled plastic containers for pouring, foam cut outs for sticking to the walls, water paints\/crayons, and of course traditional bath toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4- Museums, grocery shopping and play dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it’s been a little less freezing (if you know what I mean), we do head out for longer treks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have been visiting our local science museum very, very frequently. We obviously need to do some grocery shopping from time to time, and when everyone is healthy, we try to plan play dates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike the summer time, when big adventures happen daily, a smattering of these keeps us going in between mostly at home days. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5- Screen time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It makes me cringe a little that I have to include this, since before we were hit with this thing called “winter” screen time rarely happened at our house. As it stands, sometimes Mama just needs a break from the non-stop activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In combination with reading, independent play, and our usual self care routines, these activities have helped us pass the days in a mostly enjoyable manner, and dare I say, practically enjoy the winter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you survive winter with toddlers at home? Do you get dressed and go out anyway? Or do you spend tons of time at home or indoor play spaces?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Man, it’s been cold lately! I can’t sugar coat it- we’ve been having a tough time. My kids were incubated and born in the sunshine. They are incredibly miserable every time it gets cold, yet on the other hand, hate wearing sweaters, jackets and the like. The little one calls all clothing “shorts” and that’s …<\/p>\n
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