Depending on where you live, October might bring hot days or cool breezes. This month, we explore a different kind of weather—the shifting currents of our moods and feelings—through exercise and imaginative play inspired by animals.

Summer is full of activities that naturally nurture the body, mind, and heart—beach days and play dates, baseball and crafts, evenings relaxing on the porch—but what will happen to fun and fitness as the days grow shorter and busier? Use these tips to keep the healthy glow, creative play, and sunny optimism of summer in your family’s routine all through the fall.