

Protecting Our Little Pedestrians
As the weather cools down (slightly) and pens and pencils go on sale, it is time for kids to head back to school. Remembering to pack their lunch and your new seventh grader’s locker combination can get pretty hectic, but here are some things to keep in mind as the School Zone signs start flashing: School Zones are areas around elementary, junior high and high schools, where there are more crosswalks, reduced speed limits, and often crossing guards to protect children 18 and


Preparing your teen for the road
As a parent, handing over the keys to a car to your teen driver can be terrifying. The risks a new driver faces are much higher than drivers over the age of 20. In fact, research shows that teen drivers (age 15-19) are nearly three times more likely to get in a car accident than drivers older than 20. You’ve read the horrifying statistics, heard the heartbreaking stories of teens who have been seriously injured or killed while driving; but what can you do to help your teen be