An important life lesson we’d like to impart to our sons: A man of steel doesn’t have to be as hard as plastic.

Sophie & Lili’s superhero dolls have the power to soften things up. The twelve-inch dolls are handmade from high-quality quilter’s cotton and can be personalized to resemble your little caped crusader.

Choose the skin tone, hair color, and tee/cape combo that best matches your mini. His first initial will be prominently displayed on a shield across the doll’s chest.

And have no fear: Just because they’re squishy doesn’t mean they aren’t tough enough to ward off evil, fight villains, and save the day. They just do it with a more tender touch.

Available online at sophieandlili.com, $30.

TOSS
Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival
What: Be inspired by the neat-o feats of unicyclists, yo-yoers, and other entertainers.
Why: Get a crash course in gravity-defying stunts.
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Yaarab Shrine, 400 Ponce de Leon Ave. Admission is free.

GO
Over the Rainbow
What: Follow the ruby-slippered Dorothy and her friends on their journey to the Emerald City in this production of The Wizard of Oz.
Why: Munchkins from Atlanta Ballet’s Centre for Dance Education steal the show.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Northwest Atlanta (770-916-2800). Tickets at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Adults and children, $20-$63.

THAW OUT
Groundhog Day
What: Watch for Atlanta’s weather-prognosticating critter, General Beau Lee.
Why: Fingers crossed he won’t see his shadow.
When: Wed. Groundhog viewing, 6-8 a.m.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Yellow River Game Ranch, 4525 Stone Mountain Hwy., Lilburn (770-972-6643). Free 6-8 a.m.; after that, adults and children 12 and up, $8; children 2-11, $7; under 2, free.

Photo: Courtesy of Sophie & Lili