Winter is a season that is loved by many. It is the timeof year when families get to enjoy outdoor activities such as snow and ice-skating and indoor activities such as cooking or playing board games with family.
But because the temperature outside is a little more frightful, it can make us need to think a little more creatively about what activities the kids in our lives might enjoy.
We have you covered, here are 10 ways to keep children entertained and enriched even when the weather is notsunnyReno, we all know and love.
1. Ice Skating
Enjoy the family fun of gliding and twirling around at TheIce Rink at Grand Sierra Resort or check out Reno Ice. Both ice rinks offer public skating sessions for all ages.
2. Movies
Watching movies has always been a great activity. Checkyour local listings to find a theater convenient to your location.
3. Snow Play
The Winter is a time that many people use to takeadvantage of all the snow and ice our area has to offer. People enjoy snowball fights and rolling downhills. It is a great time for kids to have fun in the snow with their friends.
4. Scrap-Booking
Being crafty is a great way for the whole family to havefun. Scrapbooking can be done with most of the supplies lying around the house.
5. Write Letters to Our Troops
Operation Gratitude sends letters from civilians thankingtroops, veterans, and first responders for their service. Recipients say these letters, notes, and drawings are the most cherished items they receive all year. Check out OperationGratitudefor a downloadable guide on how to write a letter to a service member.
6. Nevada Museum of Art
Channel your inner Picasso and have fun exploring yourartistic side in this monthly HandsONatHome, a family fun experience with different projects and ideas inspired by the collection. Plan your visit.
7. Homemade Activities
Create homemade playdough using a handful of ingredients in your pantry. It takes about 10 minutes to make and is sure to get their creativeness flowing. Here is aneasyrecipe to follow.
8. Cooking
Cooking can be fun, especially when you can involve thekids. Pick a recipe that is fun and easy to make and pull the kids in for some help in the kitchen.
9. Discover The Discovery Museum
The museum has over 10 permanent exhibitionsand a calendar full of activities that families can explore throughout the year. Let's Discover!
10. Who’s Got Talent?
This is an activity with so many possibilities, and it'sgreat for all ages, including grown-ups. If you are working, the kids might put together a show and perform for you later. Or the whole family could show off their talents to visiting guests. Click here forideas.
Remember the 2000s era iPhone commercial with the “There’s an App for That” tagline? Let’s put a healthcare spin on that – at Renown Health, there’s a unit for that. Emergency, labor and delivery, pediatric acute care, trauma, surgery, the list goes on.
When it comes to critical care, your mind probably jumps to either the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency room (ER) or a unit that provides care for a more standard hospitalization. But what about the patients who fall in between those two levels of care?
Yep, there’s a unit for that at Renown, too. It’s called the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), located on the sixth floor of the Tahoe Tower (T6) at Renown Regional Medical Center, boasting a dedicated team of nurses, physicians, critical care technicians and more.
The IMCU cares for patients who still need close monitoring and specialized care but don't need an ICU stay. Everyone in this department shares common missions: catch early signs of change, intervene swiftly and help patients progress to a lower level of care – and eventually, back home.
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Nurturing Your Child's Back-to-School Mental Health
The back-to-school season is here, and ensuring your child's successful transition involves more than just school supplies and schedules. At Renown Children’s Hospital, and in collaboration with Nevada Pediatric Psychiatry Solutions, we understand the vital role that mental health plays in a child's overall well-being and academic performance.
