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November 23, 2022
Travel Has Changed, But Car Seat Safety Remains
Car crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children. In many cases, these deaths and injuries can be prevented by use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Here are some child passenger safety tips and reminders.
October 10, 2022
7 Tips for Halloween Safety
While Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and parents, it can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year.
November 6, 2020
Wearing a Coat in the Car Can Be Dangerous
Even though COVID-19 may be reducing our travel, it’s still important to know how to safely dress your child when they are riding in the car.
September 28, 2020
Back to School: Bus, Bike and Car Safety During COVID-19
As educators and parents prepare for children to return to school safely during COVID-19, there are new anxiety-inducing concerns facing families. While much of the discussion has focused on what happens inside school, it’s important to consider safety precautions when traveling to and from school.
July 29, 2020
Hot Cars and Kids Don't Mix
We’ve had some hot weather this year, and summer is not even half over! Now is a good time to remind ourselves about the dangers of child in-vehicle heatstroke.
December 17, 2019
Winter Driving: Use Headlights to Stay Safe on Dark, Wintry Roads
Winter means that many of us are traveling to work at dawn and coming home at dusk. It’s important to use your headlights when driving around dawn or dusk or in other cases when visibility is poor — whatever the clock says. It makes a difference when it comes to car safety. But I can
May 29, 2019
Fasten Your Seat Belt for Some Safe Teen Driving Tips
Parents have been driving up to me with lots of questions about how they can ensure their teen drives safely once they have their license. Well, let me take the wheel and provide some information on this topic of safe driving. Be a role model More than 5,500 teens die in this country every year
May 15, 2019
Driving Home Some Tips on Car Seat Safety
Parents have been driving up to me with questions about new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding car seats. One question I get asked is, just how long should a child be placed rear-facing. 3 Types of Car Seats There are three basic types of car seats, rear-facing, convertible, and booster seats. Choosing