Colin Ellard continues his fabulous trend of writing great guest blog posts for us here at Savvy Reader. In this "special holiday edition," he's got six tips for putting the "wonder" back in winter wonderland.
Six great ways to get the kids outside and enjoying themselves this winter
The year-end holidays are almost upon us. Though each family has its own way of celebrating the festive season, there is one thing all families share: the doors of the schools will soon close for about two weeks and we will have more time to spend with our children. This period of relaxed togetherness can be a great opportunity for some "nature therapy." Understandably, during our long winters the temptations of indoor pursuits are at their strongest. Yet scientific evidence shows that outdoor play is crucial to normal physical and mental development in children. How do we get them away from the lure of the screens and out the door? Here are 6 great ideas:

