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Getting through to your teen about texting and driving February 29, 2016

Teen drivers, already a high-risk group, are 23 times more likely to crash when texting.
Parents can help by talking about the risks, modeling good behavior, defining a teen driving contract and using technological blocks.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged driving, safety, teens, texting

Learning how to drive starts now March 23, 2015

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At a very young age children are already learning driving habits from their parents’ examples.
Learning how to drive well is important—motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds.
Set a good example when driving and take time to teach your children about traffic laws.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged driving, parenting, safety, teens, tweens

New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect May 14, 2013

Article at a Glance After May 14th teens will not be allowed to talk on the cell phone while driving. Lawmakers hope the new law will educate teens and their parents on the dangers of driving while distracted. Talking on the phone while driving is dangerous and impairs your driving as much as drunk driving. … Continue reading “New Law Banning Cell Phone Use For Teen Drivers Goes Into Effect”

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged driving, safety, teens, texting

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