Healthy Parenting for Healthy Kids!

It has been cold. I don’t remember the last time the snow stayed put for such a long time in London.  It forces us to slow down, nerve wracking at first, but there comes a certain sense of relief as we let go and accept.  And it gives us a chance to think of others, are they warm enough?  Do they have what they need in the house?

There is no doubt about it, the cold weather does challenge our ability to get about, but it is worth the effort when it is possible.  The air is sharp and revitalising, and we are forced to keep moving to beat the chill.  The park is lovely in the winter; it too seems to slow down, calm and quiet.  And hopeful, it is so inspiring to spot the tiny signs of growth, quiet preparations for a bright spring.

The bare branches frame a view that is large and impressive; we get to see that which is otherwise hidden in the leaves.  Birds nests high in the trees, a train in the distance.  It is meant to be good for the eyes to use our long-distance sight that often goes unused in a city of buildings so close to one another.

It is lovely to watch the birds in the winter; they are quite responsive, looking for food.  By the lake we threw bits of bread in the air for the seagulls to catch and it is quite a thrill to watch them swoop down and catch the food in the air.  They are so fast that I could not catch them on camera.  The swans, however, posed for a picture!

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