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Key Points for Parents Preparing their Children to Drive

By kidsafe on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 | No Comments

You play a critical role in your teen’s learning-to-drive process. Here are some important actions you can take at this stage.
Evaluate your teen’s readiness. Talk with your teen about personal responsibility, ability to follow rules and any other concerns before beginning the learning-to-drive process.

Get informed. A lot has changed since you earned your driver's license. Graduated driver [...]

Back To School with Technology

By Kymberley Page on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 | No Comments

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –
WHAT/WHY: Parents' back-to-school checklist usually includes getting the new backpack, school supplies, and new clothes, but they shouldn't forget about getting their kids ready for the cyber-schoolyard. Trouble with peers online, an accidentally deleted term paper, or a ruined hard drive are all obstacles kids can run into [...]

Stop Your Kids from Texting While Driving!

By Kymberley Page on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 | 1 Comment

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Does your child text? Does he or she drive? Chances are they’re doing both at the same time. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 40 percent of drivers reported they're on theircellphones while driving at least a few times per week, and 19 percent talk daily. As a result, 22 percent of car [...]

To Spy or Not to Spy – Part 1

By Kymberley Page on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 | 1 Comment

ShareOver the next few days we will be discussing the topic of spying on your children including kids and teens. I have read many articles, blog posts and comments from parents, giving other parents advice and kids comments and opinion on the spying subject.
When I posed the question on Facebook.com, I recieved quite a discussion [...]

Want to meet Jesus?

By admin on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 | No Comments

ShareAlthough there are over 9 million articles on the negative effects of texting while driving, people continue to do it. Parents as well as teens just don't seem to understand the dangers.

Car & Driver did a "scientific" test with two adults who were texting while driving and then who were driving under the influence [...]