MYTH or FACT?
As outdoor educators, we have all been in the situation where, although it is cold out, we have children asking us to take their jackets, hats, and gloves off!
But won’t they catch their death of cold??
We’ve all heard the tale, so how much truth is there to this statement? You may be surprised to find out what myths about cold we have been passing off as truths all of our lives.
We can’t even blame our Mothers advice for believing these ones; we should have known better. Science wins again!
Want to learn more? Check out these articles about the benefits of getting outside this winter and why being wet and cold can be good for you!
- https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-myths-about-catching-a-cold/
- https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs/340-399-HEALHeadOut-ColdsOut.pdf
- https://www.forestschooled.com/post/2017/12/17/why-being-wet-and-cold-can-be-a-good-thing/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/headlines/why-kids-should-play-outside-even-in-extreme-cold-pediatrician-1.2516872
