Use the chilly weather as an excuse for the kids to have some fun yet productive indoor activities. It will be good for them and also for you because they will have fun and it will spare you the stress of bored kids complaining they have nothing to do. The usual solution for kids forced to spend their time indoors is to let them play video games but you can go the alternative route. Give them educational toys that will engage them for hours. There are many of these toys from Anatex.