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Do as I Say NOT as I Do while driving
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
Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens
Tagged distracted driving, drive safely, driving, Mental Health, parents, Physical Health, role model, smart phone, teaching, teens, texting, texting and driving
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Hands-free parenting: Let’s try it!
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
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged blackberry, cell, cell phone, communication, distracted, distraction, iphone, parent, phone, tablet, texting
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Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones
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
Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tagged car, cellphone, children, distracted driving, distractions, driving, injury prevention, Keeping Your Baby Safe, kids, road trips, texting
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