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Mon, Mar 19 Author Event with Brandon Mull & Others at Viridian Event Center
Wed, Mar 21 Wild Wednesdays - Scales & Tails
Fri, Mar 23 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. at Kingsbury Hall
Sat, Mar 24 Baby Animal Season Kickoff at This Is the Place Heritage Park
Fri, Apr 06 Spring Festival / Baby Animals at Cross E Ranch
What's the worst that could happen? What are the odds that it will?
A few years ago, I was walking into my local grocery store with my kids when I was stopped by a local reporter. Would we answer a few questions on camera about bounce houses? Sure, I replied, never one to shun a TV spotllight while wearing my KidsOutAndAbout jacket. She told me of a recent incident in which a high wind had lifted up a bounce house at a festival and carried some kids in it about 15 feet, bumping and bruising them along the way. "So... " she said, thrusting the microphone in my direction. "Are you still going to let your kids play in bounce houses, given the risk they pose?"
"Well.... sure," I replied. "The girls like them a lot, and it seems to me that the risk of them getting really hurt in one is so tiny as to be worth it. Besides, the risk isn't death, it's a bruise. So, no, I don't think this story is going to change what we do."
I guess boring common sense wasn't what they were looking for. I didn't make the news.
I remember my own childhood pretty vividly: I broke bones, I got bruised and scraped, I chipped a tooth, and my feelings were hurt time and again by mean girls. Learning to manage the small stuff made me able to manage the bigger stuff when I was an adult. So I knew that would happen to our kids, too. But our culture these days seems to be dedicated to preventing these challenges from presenting themselves in the first place.
I worry about what this means in the big picture. I worry that our hyper-focus on safety is leading to less risk-taking for young people, leading to a sedentary lifestyle where kids are safely protected from the outside world for now, but setting themselves up for problems with heart disease in the future. I worry, too, about what it means for innovation and entrepreneurship: Will people who value safety above everything else generate as many new ideas, start as many businesses? I worry about communicating a culture of fear of the outside world rather than confidence, and what it means for kids becoming happy and independent.
Instead of worrying about what's the worst that could happen, how about this: Ask yourself, too: What's the BEST that could happen? What are the risks associated if I try? If they're minimal, or if they're not devastating, and if the potential reward is great, I think our attitude should be, unequivocally, GO FOR IT.
—Debra Ross, publisher
TopGolf Kids Spring Academy
The Topgolf Kids Spring Academy is three days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. This program includes all the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and taking full swings, to rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game. Each Academy is designed and taught by our professional golf instructors from Topgolf U in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Spring Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. Register your child(ren) today!
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TopGolf Kids Spring Academy
The Topgolf Kids Spring Academy is three days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. This program includes all the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and taking full swings, to rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game. Each Academy is designed and taught by our professional golf instructors from Topgolf U in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Spring Academy is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. Register your child(ren) today!
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Tubing at Soldier Hollow
NEW this season, Soldier Hollow has upgraded their lift to a magic carpet lift system meaning faster lifts and shorter lines. Soldier Hollow boasts the longest tubing lanes in Utah. With 1,200-foot sliding lanes and the new lift, tubing is the perfect way to take advantage of Utah’s beautiful winters. Tubing is available in 2-hour sessions.
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Melody Makers at the Museum of Natural Curiosity and Farm Country
Bring your tots and enjoy a fun morning of exploring music and movement at the Museum of Natural Curiosity and Farm Country. Led by our education staff, Melody Makers is the perfect opportunity for little kids to dance and move in a fun and friendly environment. Included with regular venue admission.
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Family-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
There's a saying that goes, There are two types of people in the world - those who are Irish and those who wish they were. Luckily for the latter, everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
Parades, crafts, and special events - there are dozens of ways to celebrate this festive holiday in our area.
Here is KidsOutAndAbout's Guide to St. Patrick's Da
