Tag Archives: texting

Do as I Say NOT as I Do while driving

Posted on June 4, 2014 by

The day I turned 16, I pestered my mother until she drove me to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) office in my parents’ only car, a sky blue Chrysler Newport. I walked… no I merrily skipped into the office … Continue reading →

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Hands-free parenting: Let’s try it!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by

You can see me, but am I really here? If there’s an electronic device in my hand, I’m at least considering giving my attention to someone or something other than you. If I’m texting, using social media, surfing the Net, … Continue reading →

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Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer….. When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did.  But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that … Continue reading →

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The Age of Cyberbullying

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

(This post is the first in our 5-part series about bullying.) I just spent a day recently at one of my schools talking with students about bullying. These teens have heard anti-bullying messages since grade school, but they say that … Continue reading →

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