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Show Don't Keep Your Child Cooped Up be surprised if he suddenly has to go to the bathroom. KEEP A spare pair of mittens mit-tens handy because they will get wet after only two or three minutes in the snow. Have your child take plenty of tissues in his pocket, for the cold weather will make his nose run. i IF YOU are going to keep (him out in thesnow for a lon$ perioM of lime; fake a thermos ' of hot chocolate or soup along I to warm his innards. By NANCY MOORE THURMOND When an icy wind swirls through the treetops. you need not keep your child cooped up inside. Let him enjoy the sights of nature when snow begins to cover the frozen ground and your yard becomes a winter wonderland. THE WINTER months offer a child many happy times, pro- t - vided he 1s properly dressed! I for the weather. Keeping warm is the secret to fun out- j doors during the days of seem- ingly endless chilly, below-freezing below-freezing weather. Pile layers of clothing until he looks like a stuffed polar bear double undershirts, two sweaters, extra socks, two pairs of slacks. TO GO OUT in the ice and snow a child should wear a hat that covers his neck and ears. The stylish tassel cap is ideal. He will also need overalls, a heavy jacket, boots, and thick gloves. He may not be able to move, but he will be warm. Once he is bundled, do not |