This article is a bunch of crap and just glosses over what a hellscape it is once you add children to the mix. You can't change your mindset and invest in new hobbies when you have a kid that is as depressed about the lack of sun as you are.
Get some cheapo cross country skis and hit the trails, learn to identify animal tracks etc.
> a kid that is as depressed about the lack of sun as you are.
igloos, snowball fights, etc. My experience at least is children enjoy mucking about in the snow more than adults