Phone (at) Home
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A new recommendation by the NTSB calls for a ban on cell phones while driving.
Washington (CNN)—Federal accident investigators Tuesday called for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving.
The recommendation is the most far-reaching yet by the National Transportation Safety Board, which in the past 10 years has increasingly sought to limit the use of portable... READ MORE
Will You GPS Track Your Teens
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Monday, October 17, 2011
As the mom of a teen driver, this news story about AAA’s new teen safety device caught my attention. Our Adam has been driving for over six months now and is a very responsible driver, but I’ll admit that my curiosity was piqued by a device that will track his routes and speed, that will send me a text alert when he violates traffic laws, and that’s free to Automobile Association members.
But once... READ MORE
Fight or Flight
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Here’s a funny video that actually left me with a lot to think about:
I’m guessing the point of the video is that we don’t really know who people are, we shouldn’t be quick to judge and maybe just because someone looks a certain way that isn’t who they really are. I get it. And the video is cute (and kinda sweet somehow, when all the bikers cheer them on for being brave). So not to ruin a good moment,... READ MORE
Playing It Safe May Not Be Safe
Posted by Rebecca Teti in News on Friday, July 22, 2011
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Here’s another child development theory telling us the opposite of what the previous child development theory said; take it with salt or salt-substitute as your favorite diet study suggests.
I find I’m most persuaded by theories that confirm my own thoughts on the matter, so I like this one.
It suggests that today’s playgrounds, where the slides and monkey bars are removed, are so “safe” they inhibit... READ MORE
Hats Off to Cuteness & Sun Protection
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Hats can be as addictive as shoes. One year, when we were planning a summer vacation, Dan shopped for sun hats for the both of us beforehand. After he made a few purchases, I remember telling him, “I think we’ve exhausted our hat budget for the month.”
Which was a joke. Because we have no hat budget, of course.
But as the temperatures grow warmer and the summer approaches, I am beginning to think... READ MORE
Slowing Down
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Once again, I’ve had a reminder to take it easy when I’m behind the wheel, especially when we have unpredictable weather and I’m in a rush. This morning, a dear friend and her daughter were in a very bad accident and flipped their SUV. The photos of the event show it completely overturned and looking very “squished”. Amazingly, both walked away from the accident uninjured, thanks to airbags and... READ MORE
Body Scans and My Fear of Flying
Posted by AGroup in Family on Monday, January 17, 2011
This Friday will find me flying across the country to sunny California with an infant in tow. Though I’ve flown with infants many times before, this trip has me feeling a bit more daunted than usual.
Every time I turn around, it seems someone has another horror story to tell about the new security measures they faced at the airport. Have any of you flown with children lately? Maybe you can help me... READ MORE
Egg Recall
Posted by Arwen Mosher in News on Thursday, August 19, 2010
I’m sure many of you have seen this already, but in case you haven’t: a new outbreak of salmonella poisoning has led to an egg recall.
The FDA has details about it here.
New Driver on the Road
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Yesterday, as I was busy flying (back) to Philadelphia for this week’s Catholic Marketing Network and Catholic Writers Conferences, a milestone was occurring at my home. Greg and Adam braved the DMV and Adam passed his driver’s permit test, so he is now ready to hit the road. In California, teens can obtain their permits at age 15 and a half, but Adam’s a bit on the old side and will turn sixteen... READ MORE
Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Monday, July 12, 2010
All of us watch our children carefully and count heads around pools, lakes, and other bodies of water.
But would you really know if your child was drowning?
You might think so, but if you’re like me, this post by maritime safety blogger Mario Vittone will be a potentially life-saving eye-opener:
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
As Vittone describes in the post, most of think that a typical “person... READ MORE
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