Beat the Winter Blues!

The excitement of the holidays is behind us and it's still getting dark by 5 p.m. each day.  For children and adults alike, it's easy to get in a lull this time of year!  The "winter blues" can be tougher for some, so take this time to check in on the young people in your life.  A simple "what are you watching to get through these long winter nights?" or a "what do you like to do on days it's too cold to play outside?"  will go a long way. Use this an opportunity to share some of your own self-care tips to model.

Here are some helpful hints to help combat the winter blues:

1. Make your environment brighter.
2. Eat smarter.
3. Simulate dawn.
4. Exercise.
5. Turn on the tunes.
6. Plan a vacation.
7. Help others.
8. Get outside.

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