December 2025 Issue of The Whistler

November 30, 2025

Welcome to December! As we prepare for the inevitable arrival of winter weather, let’s take a moment to clarify some common winter myths:

  • Myth #1 Cold weather can make you sick. Cold weather itself does not cause colds, flu or other
    respiratory viruses. What does contribute to these illnesses spreading more easily during the
    winter months is that we spend more time inside in closer proximity which makes it easier to
    share germs.
  • Myth #2 “Feed a cold, starve a fever”. Truth is that illness within the body can cause fluid loss
    which can lead to dehydration and will make you feel worse! The best advice for seasonal
    illnesses is to eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Myth #3 You lose most the heat through your head so don’t go outside without a hat or with wet
    hair. Some heat is lost through the head but not any more than other body parts. You lose heat
    from all exposed body parts, so hats are a good idea because they protect exposed skin and
    ears. Dressing warm helps to maintain your body temperature, which helps to keep your
    immune system strong. You might feel cold with wet hair but being wet does not cause a cold or
    a flu; viruses do.

Focus on Prevention! Back to the basics: handwashing, getting outside for fresh air, rest, good
nutrition and stay hydrated. It’s important to keep kids home when they are sick to help prevent the
spread of illnesses.

Here are a couple of helpful cold weather articles to reference:

Source: Jen and The Nurses at Health Consultants for Child Care

Important Dates

December 24th – January 2nd – Classrooms (NO SCHOOL and Office Closed)

Resources

If you know of families or friends who are interested in Head Start programs have them apply here, Reach-Up is always accepting applications for the program year!

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