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Parenting Tips on Jan. 20 Fox 4 Morning News: Winter Boredom Busters

Everyone gets tired of being shut indoors over the winter, especially children.  Tune in Tuesday morning as the Fox 4 Parenting Expert gives ideas on how to beat the winter blues and specific activities to occupy your children indoors.

How to Combat the Blues

• Plan low-key family quality time
• Exercise
• Get Outdoors
• Fix healthy meals
• Establish a set bedtime

Ideas for Indoor Fun

• Build a fort with tables, chairs, blankets, etc.
• Ride bikes/tikes in the garage
• Hold your own winter Olympics
• Piece together a puzzle as a family
• Try a new recipe where everyone helps
• Visit the library for books, movies