The coldest months of the year are here — bring on the snowball fights, snow angels, skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating! Snow and ice make for tons of fun outdoors, but they also can be quite dangerous for pedestrians if you aren’t careful! In these winter months, here are some tips to stay safe! Be seen. In rain, fog, smog, and snow, visibility can be compromised. That’s why it’s important to ensure you can be seen by drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and other pedestrians. If you have bright clothing, be sure to wear it to make yourself stand out in harsh winter weather. Adding bright reflective tape to your clothing is also another great option! Stay off the phone. Looking down while texting or browsing through your phone is one of the most dangerous things you can do while walking — even doing this in the comfort of your own home can lead you to trip over your coffee table or rug! However, being distracted by your phone while walking through town can be extremely dangerous. Remember, your phone can ALWAYS wait! PUTTING SAFETY FIRST THIS WINTER BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
5 Feel- Good Movies
Are you stuck in a TV rut and starting to feel down in the dumps? (Thanks, seasonal depression.) If so, check out one of these heartwarming movies for a pick-me-up. 1. ‘Rescued by Ruby’ — If your family loves dogs, this kid-friendly flick will be a real crowd-pleaser. It stars a pup named Ruby, who starts life as a shelter dog. After a state trooper rescues her, she becomes a search-and-rescue worker who finds and saves people. A true story inspired the uplifting tale, and according to some reviews, you may want to have tissues ready. 2. ‘Yes Day’ — Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” to everything your kids requested. Congratulations: You’ve stepped into the plot of “Yes Day”! In this film, parents Alison and Carlos go along with their kids’ wildest desires and watch family bonding magic unfold. The Raising Children Network recommends this movie for adults and older kids only. 3. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’ — The plot of this animated movie is as creative as its title! It follows a cartoon hero named Chickenhare, who is 50% rabbit, 50% bird, and 100% confused about his place in the world. He’s also on a quest with friends to defeat his evil uncle before it’s too late. Think of the film as a funny, adventurous, family-friendly take on the classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 4. ‘Dumplin’ ’ — Mashable called “Dumplin’” “the definition of sweet.” The movie stars Rosie (played by Jennifer Aniston) as a pageant- obsessed former beauty queen whose daughter, Willowdean, doesn’t fit conventional beauty standards. When Willowdean enters her mom’s pageant in a protest complete with dancing and Dolly Parton tunes, she sparks a small-town revolution. This movie is recommended for children ages 13 and up. To Chase Away the Blues
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5. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ — Since its release in 2020, this superhero movie has quickly become a family favorite. The story opens with an aliens-versus-superheroes showdown, and when the aliens win and take the heroes hostage, their kids come to the rescue. As the title implies, the film will leave you feeling like you can be a hero, too.
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