As the kids stay home for the summer, you may turn to a trampoline as a form of entertainment to keep them occupied, which is understandable, because trampolines have been providing family fun for decades. But unfortunately, they have also been a significant source of severe injuries. Trampoline jumping is a high-risk activity for children, and it is so dangerous, in fact, that the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages parents from buying trampolines. But, if your family already has a trampoline, or still wishes to purchase one to enjoy its bouncy fun safely, here are a few trampoline safety tips! HOW TO STAY SAFE ON A TRAMPOLINE Trampoline injuries can be painful and extremely disruptive to a victim’s life. It is essential for all consumers, especially Jump Into Trampoline PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
In the 19th century, Denmark and Prussia couldn’t agree on where to draw their border. Both countries refused to concede or couldn’t reach an agreement on which country would ultimately control Southern Jutland, which today is Germany’s northernmost state called Schleswig-Holstein. This refusal to compromise ultimately led to war, and in 1848, Denmark won control. However, their victory was short-lived, as roughly a decade later, the Second Schleswig War was underway. This time, though, Prussia was victorious. After their victory, the Prussian authorities slowly began to move into the peninsula, implementing new laws over the Danes living there. These new laws prohibited anything Danish, including all uses of the Danish flag. Needless to say, the Danes were not happy — especially the farmers. These Danish farmers knew they had to protest this oppressive Prussian government, but they couldn’t just publicly wave the Danish flag. So, they got crafty. Danish farmers began to crossbreed their pigs to create a new breed, one that had the same markings as the Danish flag. These pigs were red in color, with one white vertical stripe and one white horizontal stripe. The farmers named their new pigs Protestschwein, or the Danish Protest Pig. This protest pig quickly became the mascot of Danish cultural independence, and their efforts didn’t go unnoticed by Prussian authorities. In 1881, a local Prussian police station sent communications back to the government in Berlin that farmers were breeding strange-looking pigs. However, while they could not prove that farmers were knowingly breeding the pigs to look like the Danish flag, “it was believed that the farmers were well aware of this and that this pig represented an affront to the Prussians,” according to records from the Red Holstein Breeders Association. Today, the Danish Protest Pig is recognized as its own breed but has a different name: the Husum Red Pied. And, the now-German state of Schleswig-Holstein supports the protection of this pig due to the cultural significance it offered its Danish ancestors so many years ago. AN UNCONVENTIONAL ‘BACON’ OF HOPE The Story of the Danish Protest Pig
parents with young children, to use caution while on trampolines. Luckily, there are certain steps your family can take to decrease the risk of a trampoline accident:
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Set your trampoline up on a level surface. Position the trampoline safely away from trees, houses, and hazards.
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Use safety nets to enclose your trampoline.
This year, Kansas City offers many different family-friendly events to celebrate, from fireworks to 5Ks! So if you want to get out on the Fourth, here are some local events we highly recommend you and your family check out! LENEXA FREEDOM RUN If you want to start your holiday with some movement and a huge accomplishment, the Lenexa Freedom 5K or 10K is for you! The event starts at 7 a.m. on July 4, and walkers, runners, and strollers are all welcome to participate. The 5K and 10K will start and end at Santa Fe Trail Drive, with two water stations around the Old Town area. Plus, both courses are USATF-certified! Registration on race day will cost $38, and you can register by visiting Lenexa.com/FreedomRun or in person at the Lenexa Community Center from 5:30–6:30 a.m.! COMMUNITY DAYS PARADE Thousands of people set up their chairs every year and get their most patriotic outfits on to watch the Community Days Parade in Old Town to celebrate Independence Day! This event is free to the public 3 FAMILY-FRIENDLY WAYS Independence Day in
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