The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has many family vacation travel tips to stay safe and stress-free.
Parenting
Tips For Teens to Avoid Distracted Driving
If teens didn’t need another reason not to text and drive, police across the region will crack down on distracted drivers in April as part of national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The California Highway Patrol, state Office of Traffic Safety and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies statewide will be out in force, ticketing […]
Bad Weather Driving Tips for Teens
The term “joy ride” does not apply when it’s pouring and the wind is gusting. The best strategy for driving in bad weather is to avoid it. But if going out is necessary or you get caught in bad conditions once you’re already on the road, follow these safe driving tips: Ensure your headlights are […]
Lessons on the Lunch Box
September not only marks the beginning of school but also makes us think about planning meals and getting more organized.
Talk With Your Kids About Inappropriate Cell Phone and Internet Use
In a study released this month by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an increasing number of adolescents participate in “sexting,” which can include sending sexually explicit images of themselves or other minors by cell phone or the Internet. Over 1,500 Internet users, ages 10 through 17, were surveyed about their experiences with appearing in, […]
