They just want to go outside. The cold is calling them. The snow needs them. Before giving in, or sending the kids to their rooms, parents need to check the temperature. Remember, sitting inside behind sun-soaked windows can be deceiving.
Severe cold can be dangerous.
If the temperature has plunged to minus 20 degrees F, it's simply too cold for children to go outside. But if it's warmer than that, a well-bundled child is a safe child. Well-bundled is the key. Put in the same situation as adults, children will lose more heat, mostly from their heads, than adults. Make sure children have plenty to eat and drink before heading outside.