A long three-day weekend is coming up and you’ve been looking forward to escaping to the mountains. You load your family and dog into your SUV and begin the 12 hour trip, winding through meadows and creeks along the way. You’re thoroughly enjoying the road trip, singing songs with your kids and enjoying the scenery […]
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Head Up, PhonesDown Campaign Teaches Kids Safety While Walking
In the United States, over 40 kids a day are hit by a car while walking, most often during the hour before and after school. People of all ages, but especially teens, can be seen on their phones walking through parking lots and while waiting on corners to cross at crosswalks. Some even stop in […]
Worried About Your Teen Driver? Consider a Parent-Teen Safety Agreement
It’s a rite of passage for teenagers – they turn 16 and eagerly ask for the keys to their parents’ car. Parents can try to prepare their teen for this moment, but the fact of the matter is that once they are alone behind that wheel, there’s no telling what they’re going to do. While […]
They’re Watching: Modeling Good Driving Habits for Your Children
Your daughter just got her learner’s driving permit and she gets behind the wheel. You nervously sit in the front passenger seat hanging on tightly and guiding her as she navigates the car. She’s stopped at a stop light and you see her pick up her cell phone and start to text. You can’t believe […]
How Bicyclists Can Ride More Safely
You just got a new job just blocks away from your home. The best part is that you can ride your bike to work. You have a properly fitting helmet and arm and knee pads so you feel ready to go. But there are still some extra precautions you can take to make sure that […]
