Children
The Biggest Driving Distraction For Parents? It's Not What You Think
We all remember what it was like to be a kid, trapped in the back seat, cutting up with brothers or sisters or schoolmates. Our parents would turn around and give us "that look", promising all sorts of punishments if we didn't keep still. Occasionally, they'd pull over to the side of the road...
Should NHTSA Mandate Technology To Prevent Child Heat Stroke Deaths In Cars?
A recent article in WardsAuto.com by Drew Winter caused a bit of a stir with its title, “The Nanny State Eyes Nanny Cars.” The gist of the story is that the... October 18, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 1
Preventing Children From Dying In Hot Cars: Good Or Bad?
Every summer, we see dozens of headlines about children being left in hot cars. Many suffer heat strokes, many die. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has... October 13, 2011 by Richard Read 11
Lego My Ford Explorer: Florida Theme Park To Feature Family SUV
No, you can’t buy it, but the kids will love it anyway. What is it? It’s the Ford Explorer Legoland, a one-of-a-kind Explorer constructed from more than 380,000... September 26, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Family Car Advice: Prevent Backovers And Keep The Kids Safe
With summer winding down and parents busy getting the kids ready to go back to school, it’s a good time to reinforce some practical driver behavior to help prevent... August 16, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Sixty Percent Of Car Seats Tested Contain Toxic Chemicals
Results of 105 car seats tested by HealthyStuff.org reveal that more than half (60 percent) contain at least one of the toxic chemicals tested for, including hazardous flame... August 8, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 2
Kids May Be Safer With Grandma Or Grandpa Behind The Wheel: Study
Forget stereotypes of granny and gramps as feeble oldsters unable to drive safely. In fact, the results of a new study published today in the journal Pediatrics show that... July 18, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Kids Safer With A Grandparent Behind The Wheel
Forget any preconceived notions you may have about older drivers: a new study has revealed that children may be safest in cars when a grandparent, not a parent, is behind the... July 18, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
Five Things Every Parent Needs In The Car
Frankly, parents can use all the help they can get. Along with love and responsibility – and your little ones – here are a few things that every parent should... June 30, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Butt Out: New York Bans Smoking In Cars When Kids Are Present
Secondhand smoke kills – so it should come as no surprise that lawmakers would introduce a bill to ban smoking in cars where children are present. In fact, a New York... June 14, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 4
Child Heat Stroke Deaths In Cars Hit Sad Milestone
On the last day of May, a three-year-old boy in New Orleans died of heat stroke in a car, making him the 500th such death since 1998. The victim had been left alone in a car... June 2, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Family Car Advice: Never Leave Kids Alone In The Car
After a cruel winter in many parts of the country, and some areas still struggling after destructive tornadoes and floods, it’s a breath of fresh air to look forward to... May 5, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Today In Childrearing: Workshop Teaches Kids In L.A. How To Hotwire Cars
When we were kids, there were lots of things we weren't allowed to do: ride our bikes on the highway, play with guns, eat dessert before dinner. And, of course, steal cars... January 20, 2011 by Richard Read
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