When winter arrives in Utah, it’s easy to default to driving your kids to school. The frosty air, icy sidewalks, and snow make the car seem like the coziest option. However, encouraging your child to walk to school, even in the cold, can have surprising benefits. Bundling up and taking a walk outside can boost their physical and mental health, build resilience, and teach safety skills.| Safe Routes Utah
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids, filled with costumes, candy, and adventure with friends. However, with all the fun comes an important responsibility: staying safe. Here are some essential tips to keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating.| Safe Routes Utah
Safety has always been a big priority in the Jones household, so it was no surprise when Lincoln chose to research the history of the traffic light for his history project. Lincoln lives by a busy road and has witnessed many cars passing by his house daily. He has also heard many sirens rushing by to attend to crashes at the intersection close by. These observations, along with his mom being a crossing guard, sparked his interest in the importance of traffic lights and their role in preventin...| Safe Routes Utah
Here at Safe Routes Utah, one of the best parts of the Walk & Roll Challenge is giving out prizes to kids and parents who walk or roll to school. We love seeing their smiles and knowing they love walking, biking or rolling to school as much as we do. Lauren and her daughter Ella, were one of many we've awarded so far this year.| Safe Routes Utah
It’s important to check if your child is due for a new helmet or better fitting bike regularly. How do you know when it's time to upgrade your child's helmet and their bike? Let’s talk about a few ways you can tell.| Safe Routes Utah
Winter is here, and nothing is worse than going outside and realizing you didn't dress warm enough! So now it's time to master the art of bundling up so you and your kids can stay warm when you walk or bike to school. Grab your winter gear because we've got some tips to make sure you and your little ones are dressed properly for the cold weather.| Safe Routes Utah
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, Halloween approaches, bringing with it the excitement and anticipation of trick-or-treating. While it’s a day meant for fun and festivities, it is also an important day to prioritize safety, especially when it comes to your little trick-or-treaters. With the days growing shorter and the sun setting earlier, here are some tips to make sure that your child is seen while they are out on Halloween.| Safe Routes Utah