Sunday Sledding

This blog features a ton of backyard fun, in every season of the year.  We were happy to bundle up and head outside in the snow…especially for sledding.

Calming

Snow provides an especially calming environment for outdoor play.  The buzzing insects and tweeting birds of the summer are absent, and the blanket of snow provides some sound dampening.  The sun can be a challenge for our kids, especially when it reflects off the snow, so sunglasses may be a welcome addition to your child’s winter gear. As always, try one of your own pairs or a cheap pair first…to this day, Mikey won’t wear them, even though I’m convinced he would like them once he got used to them.  Goodr is a brand I use when I go running and I think they would be great for older kids on the spectrum – they are lightweight and they stay in place during active play.

One Caution

Kids in general may not be aware when they are getting too cold to stay safe outside.  Pay attention to any alerts from the local weather authorities and require that your kids wear appropriate protective gear. Even then, stay outside with them so you have a sense for how brutal the cold is, taking the wind and the sunshine into account.

For my original post on sledding which includes benefits, cautions and strategies for helping your child participate, click the link below.