Here is one way to keep your children from becoming hothouse flowers during the colder months. LimiKids indoor climbing gym comes in a variety of color combinations with different components such as a climbing ladder, ropes and gymnastic rings. The smaller models cost $329 to $455, while larger models go for $689 to $769. With childhood obesity on the rise, it might be wise to give Junior and his friends an alternative to virtual games. For more information and safety tips, go to www.limikids.com.

Doug Oster writes a blog, "Growing With Doug," exclusively at PG+, a members-only web site of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Our introduction to PG+ gives you all the details.