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Teaching Loved Ones #ItCanWait: No Texting and Driving (w. giveaway)

February 1, 2013 By Leticia

AT&T #ItCanWait TechSavvyMama.com

As someone who champions AT&T’s message of It Can Wait that is part of their no texting while driving campaign, I was dismayed when I got an email from a family member who proudly exclaimed he had traded his Blackberry for an Android. I also may have flipped out a little upon reading this:

It is, however, much harder to use (impossible) when driving a car. With the Blackberry, I was able to make calls and even send texts (in either English and Spanish) while driving 80 mph on I-10 in Texas.

WHAT?!? You were doing WHAT while driving?

Making calls by pushing buttons on the Blackberry. Sending texts in multiple languages while driving. I wanted to pick up the phone, call, and lecture but I was too upset. Instead I stared at my computer, shaking my head in disbelief that someone that we love so dearly would be so very careless.

There are things that we know we shouldn’t do but do them anyways. Like using the phone while driving. We know the risks of distracted driving but it doesn’t stop us from texting, using map apps, or making and taking calls on the phone even though the statistics are staggering.

home_fact_2Did you know:

  • In the month of June 2011, more than 196 billion text messages were sent or received in the US, up nearly 50% from June 2009. (CTIA)
  • 40% of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. (Pew)
  • Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves.(Monash University)
  • Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. (VTTI)
  • Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. (Carnegie Mellon)

When reading the above statistics from Distraction.gov, do you pause to think about your actions and how they may affect others? Are you ensuring that your actions keep you and your passengers safe while not putting other motorists at risk? Because we know all it takes is a split second before life could change forever.

For this reason, my husband has offered assistance to this family member in the form of Android lessons while I am going to lead the conversation on distracted driving.

Even though this individual is far from being a teen, I’m going to make him take the pledge to never text and drive. I’m going to install the AT&T Drive Mode App after having him use the Texting & Driving simulator. We are going to have a very real conversation about the risks to him, our family, and to others on the road.

Because all it takes is a split second and your world can change forever.

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AT&T has offered a Samsung Galaxy SIII (the Cadillac of Android phones!) to a Tech Savvy Mama reader who takes the No Text on Board pledge. Enter below!

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I received a Samsung Galaxy SIII from AT&T but have worked with them in the past to share the #ItCanWait campaign through mobile safety education initiatives I’ve conducted in my community and online. All opinions are my own. Images courtesy of AT&T.

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  1. Kelster says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:47 am

    I resolve to not read IMs.

  2. Brittany says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:18 am

    I resolve to stop picking up my kids dropped items unless I pull over to get it or make them wait.

  3. Brittany says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I will share the pledge with my husband.

  4. Brittany says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I am taking the pledge for my kids, they are often in the car with me and I need to be a safe driver for them.

  5. Eileen says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I took the pledge and our worst distracted driving issue we need to stop is eating while on the go.

  6. YVONNE says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I am taking the pledge and passing it on to my family. Everyone needs to be aware of the dangers. People putting makeup on in the mornings drive me crazy.. I promise to stop looking at them with evil eyes and pay more attention to the road instead of them..

    • Leticia says

      February 1, 2013 at 1:09 pm

      I always roll my eyes when I see someone putting on makeup in the car. I honestly don’t understand how someone can line their eyes properly without poking themselves in the eye or getting in a wreck while driving a car!

  7. YVONNE says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Sharing with my family… Its a must..

    • Leticia says

      February 1, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      Hi Yvonne! Thanks so much for sharing this with your family to help keep everyone safe.

  8. YVONNE says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:55 am

    not answering the phone either while driving… doing this for my kids.. I do not have a bluetooth so its important for their safety and mine.

  9. YVONNE says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:56 am

    because no text is worth the risk..

  10. Tammy Shelton says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I take the pledge and my worst habit is messin with the radio.

  11. Tammy Shelton says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    My daughter.

  12. latanya says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    I resolve to not read txt messages while at a red light

  13. Tammy Shelton says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Why? Because it could save a life.

  14. Tammy Shelton says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    When the phone rings while driving with my Grands, they know I will not talk until the car is stopped. Period.

  15. amy @teachmama says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    I take the pledge and I resolve not to check my phone at red lights. IT CAN WAIT!!

  16. melissa t says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I resolve to stop eating and driving

  17. Heidi K. says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I resolve to not put on lipstick or gloss while driving.

  18. Heidi K. says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    I will share this pledge with my younger sister.

  19. Heidi K. says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    You can model appropriate cell phone use by waiting until your vehicle is stopped and in park before making any calls.

  20. Heidi K. says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    I’m taking the pledge because I want to do my part to keep drivers as safe on the road as possible.

  21. Rust says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    My only distracted-driving behavior is eating while driving . I took the pledge.

  22. Rust says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I’m taking the pledge because I want to be a positive example for my kids.

  23. Rust says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I model appropriate behavior by never texting and using a bluetooth headpiece if I do need to take a call.

  24. Elena says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    I took the pledge and resolve not to answer phone calls when dirving

  25. Rust says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I’ll be sharing this campaign with my of my kids (who both drive).

  26. Elena says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    My husband

  27. Elena says

    February 1, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I never text when I drive and teach my son to do the same

  28. Ellen B says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    I took the pledge and will resist changing the radio station while driving

  29. Ellen B says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    sharing with my husband

  30. Ellen B says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    don’t text while driving

  31. Ellen B says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    took the pledge

  32. Mitch says

    February 1, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I took the pledge. I must stop looking at the phone when stopped at a traffic light!

  33. mara zamora says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Took the pledge of not answering phone calls when driving .

  34. mara zamora says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    I’ll share with my brother who gets into enough accidents as it is lol

  35. mara zamora says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    I’m taking the pledge because my daughter’s safety as well as innocent people’s safety is important to me

  36. Denice P says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I took the pledge. I resolve not to eat while I am driving to work in the morning.

  37. Kenny F. says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    don’t drive and text

  38. ellen beck says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    I took the pledge not to fiddle around with the radio. In ice/snow any distraction is a danger!

  39. saminder gumer says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    i resolve to not look at my phone at all while driving and only answer calls via bluetooth.

  40. Eileen says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:07 am

    I know that even PARENTS set a very bad example…they think that nothing could really happen to them. And kids are watching closely. The whole do as I say and not do as I DO is really lame. We need to set an example. My husband is horrible with this and checking a gps while driving. I do argue my point about it and the kids often agree. (We got him a speaker system for calls in his car and that has helped too) But sadly, when in the situation themselves, as with my older kids, they do the same sometimes. I will share this with my kids, especially our son who will be trying for his license in April

  41. Eileen says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:10 am

    Oh boy, I model alright. i do not have the cell attached to my hand or ear. Mostly is lost in my purse. but it’s old and a basic phone so that is probably why. I tell the kids the phone can NOT be in their pocket, but in a holder in the car. They can avert their eyes to see who is calling but not to read a text. If it is an important call, they need to pull over and answer. That is what I do and show them this!

  42. Theresa J says

    February 2, 2013 at 3:57 am

    I took the pledge and I will not check email or texts on my phone

  43. Natalie S says

    February 2, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I took the pledge and I will stop trying to pass things to my kds when driving b/c it can be distracting.

  44. Mel says

    February 2, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Pledge. It’s far more important to concentrate what is in front of you than what’s next to you. Just no to that!

  45. Louis says

    February 3, 2013 at 12:20 am

    I took the pledge….it’s sometimes hard to focus on the road and coach the kids in the back seat

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

  46. Louis says

    February 3, 2013 at 12:22 am

    I have shared the campaign on facebook on twitter. Even tho I can’t name anyone personally, if my tweet or share just reached one person, then it’s a success for me

    • Leticia says

      February 3, 2013 at 2:28 am

      Thank you so much for sharing via Facebook and Twitter! I know your shares will make an impact!

  47. Louis says

    February 3, 2013 at 12:24 am

    my kids aren’t in that age yet, but i believe practicing what I expect my children to do is the best lesson

  48. Heather! says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    I took the pledge! I only use my earpiece while driving (phone is always put away, out of reach), BUT I do often dance (sort of) and am sometimes distracted by things I see as I drive by. I resolve to be more attentive to THE ROAD, and not distracted by the rainbow-sliding unicorn I just saw.

    🙂

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

    P.S. I share your horror at your friend’s message. Argh!!

  49. Heather! says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    I have already shared this with my FB friends, but I need to really hound my husband about it. He’s a pretty attentive driver, but I have seen him use his phone. Drives me nuts! You can bet he’ll be hearing about this from me.

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  50. Heather! says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I deliberately put my phone in my bag, and my bag on the passenger-side floor of the car so that I can’t use it while I’m driving. I do wear a bluetooth earpiece so that I can take incoming calls, but that is hands-free, and if the conversation is too complicated I call the person back when I’m out of the car. I have other bad habits, but using my phone is thankfully not one of them.

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  51. Heather! says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I took the pledge because I know that, no matter how well I think I pay attention, I am often distracted while driving. I also know that it is ‘there but by the grace of God’ that I go unharmed any time I am in the car. And guess what? I haven’t always been so lucky. I broke my back in a car accident when I was twenty years old and have used a wheelchair for nearly half my life, so I DO KNOW–better than most–that you can never be too careful. We must remember and be reminded again, as often as possible, that accidents can happen and our best defense is vigilance and paying attention.

    Wish I could remind EVERYBODY on the roads of this!

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  52. Tabathia B says

    February 3, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I have taken the pledge and resolve not to get involved in my kids conflicts while driving, but to pull into a parking lot and wait and resolve then so I won’t be distracted

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  53. Jill H. says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    I take the pledge and resolve not to mess with the radio.

  54. Jill H. says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    I will share with my son.

  55. Jill H. says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    I do not text and drive

  56. Jill H. says

    February 3, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    I’m taking the pledge because I do not want to risk my life or others.

  57. christine jessamine says

    February 4, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I resolve to stop eating while driving

  58. Denise L says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:02 am

    I don’t text while driving, but I do sometimes become too engrossed in my NPR station. I swear there are days that I don’t have any idea how I got home 🙁 I will stop that!

  59. Denise L says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:04 am

    My husband really needs to take the pledge, but specifically for talking on the phone, not texting (he doesn’t text even when he’s not driving ;).

  60. Nae says

    February 4, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    I took the pledge. I will no longer merely “read” or text even when at a red light.

  61. Andrew Hall says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I took the pledge. I will try to stop changing radio stations while driving.

  62. Andrew Hall says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    I try to remind my wife not to text or tweet while driving.

  63. Andrew Hall says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I leave my phone in one place while driving.

  64. Andrew Hall says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    I took the pledge so that I will be around to see my grandsons grow up

  65. Ranu tanu says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I will share my pledge with my husband who usually takes on the wheels. He sometimes just looses focus, lost in his thoughts but he never texts or pick up the phone while driving.

  66. Ranu tanu says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I take the pledge and resolve not to eat while driving.

  67. Ranu tanu says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I do not talk or text while driving.

  68. lana says

    February 4, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    my mom

  69. Linda Kubala says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I pledge to give up eating while driving.

  70. Linda Kubala says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    I am going to share this with my husband, he is the most distracted driver I know

  71. Linda Kubala says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    I leave my cell phone put up in my purse while in the car, and explain to them why I do that.

  72. Linda Kubala says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    I took the pledge because my brother-in-law died in 2011 due to not paying attention while driving, went off the road and it killed him.

  73. saminder gumer says

    February 4, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    i will be sharing this with a friend who texts and drives and talks all the time. i will do my best to change this.

  74. JD Northwest says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:33 am

    I resolve to wait to read text messages.

  75. Dani G says

    February 5, 2013 at 6:11 am

    New technology is AWESOME, i luv it!!!

  76. kim c says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    I’m going to stop changing my music while I’m driving.

  77. kim c says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I’m going to ask my husband to take the pledge too!

  78. kim c says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I’ll model my behavior to the kids by not reading my texts while I’m driving.

  79. kim c says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I’m taking the pledge because a second of being distracted can be my life or someone else’s.

  80. amy williams says

    February 6, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I took the pledge to be safe for my kids and I will share with the rest of my family…our bad habit is eating and drinking and I will now wait.

    • amy williams says

      February 6, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      I will share this with all of my family and friends also.

  81. amy williams says

    February 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I model good cell phone use by not answering text while driving

  82. Deborah Curran says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    I took the pledge – I realized that I was texting one day while my son was in the passenger seat and I realized 1) what a bad example I was setting and 2) how dangerous it was – NO MORE !!!!!

  83. Deborah Curran says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Sharing with my friend Shaleen

  84. Deborah Curran says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    by setting my cell phone up via blue tooth for long drives (thru the garmin) or giving to my son to receive any incoming calls

  85. Deborah Curran says

    February 6, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I wrote –> I am taking the pledge to set a good example for my son <– Deborah NY

  86. Denice P says

    February 6, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    comment 2

    I hate to point fingers at anyone I know who I’ll be send this to Take the pledge. My friend Gabby has a bad habit of texting, she mainly does it at the stop light but still. it’s dangerous.

  87. JD Northwest says

    February 7, 2013 at 12:41 am

    I’ll share with my brother. That guy has no patience.

  88. Vikki M. says

    February 7, 2013 at 1:03 am

    I took the pledge. I will not look at my phone while driving. i see how bad other people are when they are talking on their phone while driving.

  89. Vikki M. says

    February 7, 2013 at 1:05 am

    I will be sharing with my kids.

  90. Vikki M. says

    February 7, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I never text while driving and I want my kids to do the same. I don’t want them on the phone while driving.

  91. Tian A. says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    I don’t texting while driving anymore and I share the campaign to save more life.

  92. Tian A. says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    I shared the campaign through any social media network that I follow.

  93. Tian A. says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I attach handsfree device to talk while drive.

  94. Tian A. says

    February 7, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    It’s a great campaign and I want to share it so more life could be saved.

  95. ellen beck says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:25 am

    took pledge
    http://itcanwait.com/stories/?submit=1

  96. Mel says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:24 am

    I’ve actually have been discussing this with my mother who see drivers who seem to not pay attention to what is in front of them.

  97. Nataly Carbonell says

    February 9, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    I took the pledge; I really want to stop answering phone calls while driving,.

  98. Mary Williams says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I will stop messing the radio while driving

  99. Mary Williams says

    February 10, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I will share this with my best friend!

  100. Laura Jacobson says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    I will not talk or answer my phone while driving

  101. Laura Jacobson says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I will be sharing with my son as its an important reminder!

  102. Laura Jacobson says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    I always try to model my cellphone usage as they do learn so much by example. There has been many times my son has tried to reach me, and I always wait until I am stopped to call him back.

  103. Laura Jacobson says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I shared why I took the pledge….I have heard alot of stories how it can just take a second. Its so important to remember to not text and drive!

  104. Kendra says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:08 am

    I took the pledge and I resolve to stop taking phone calls while driving

  105. Kendra says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:18 am

    I am going to share this with my sister.

  106. Kendra says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:27 am

    I don’t read or send texts while driving.

  107. Kendra says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:28 am

    I visited AT&T and shared why I ‘m taking the pledge.

  108. ellen beck says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:37 am

    I dont have young children but when I have my neice with me and the phone rings I just dont answer unitl I can pull over .

  109. Mel says

    February 12, 2013 at 6:48 am

    It’s refreshing for companies to actually care. You don’t know what will happen to yourself because you don’t know if people driving around you are paying attention.

  110. ellen beck says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:49 am

    I am telling my brother in law about this- he is a horrid driver and when he tries to talk on the phone it is even worse.

  111. Becky Richied says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:19 am

    I am most definitely taking the pledge, it can most definitely wait. Another point is texting and walking can be very dangerous also depending on our surroundings at the time, my kids complained to me about that a lot.

  112. Becky Richied says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:25 am

    I model appropriate behavior by letting that call ring through when it’s not appropriate to answer the phone. Not even with a headset will I do it.

  113. Becky Richied says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:26 am

    I will most definitely be sharing this with my family and friends.

  114. saminder gumer says

    February 14, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    i model appropriate cell phone manners to my kids by not talking on the phone unless it is with bluetooth in the car.

  115. saminder gumer says

    February 14, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    i am taking the pledge because one of my friends was in an accident because he was texting while driving and i don’t want him or anyone else to get hurt for this silly reason.

  116. danni stengel says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    i took the pledge about a year ago but since then i’m much better about pulling over even to make a phone call.

  117. danni stengel says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I’ll get my best friend Darby to take the pledge as well since she spends much of her time traveling from her town to mine.

  118. danni stengel says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    i model appropriate cell phone use by not texting while driving

  119. danni stengel says

    February 14, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    i took the pledge after watching a news special about the dangers of texting while driving.

  120. Mel says

    February 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    While driving, either choose to ignore the phone if it’s ringing or have the children, if old enough to answer, let the end caller know that you’re currently driving and will call once destination is reached.

  121. Kenny F says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    sharing with family

  122. Kenny F says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    no texting during meals

  123. Kenny F says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    its a very important issuse

  124. Denice P says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:55 pm

    One way I model appropriate cell phone usage is I don’t answer while driving. I will not also answer the phone after a certain time at night because I feel boundaries are important.

  125. Denice P says

    February 16, 2013 at 12:00 am

    I shared why I took the pledge. I took it because everyone is someone to someone. Being that they are moms. dads, brothers and sisters and I would never want to hurt someone .

  126. Natalie S says

    February 16, 2013 at 12:36 am

    I will share this pledge with my sisters and sister in law.

  127. Heather! says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Who’s the winner?? 🙂

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The best part of @solairesocial is the incredible The best part of @solairesocial is the incredible variety of delicious food available in one place! 🎉 Our family of adventurous eaters has been anxiously awaiting the opening of this culinary collective and our first visit did not disappoint! 💕 Here’s a look at the diverse food concepts that @chefakhtar has carefully curated to be part of the Solaire Social culinary experience. 👀 Huge thanks to Solaire Social for inviting us to their influencer preview to enjoy the amazing culinary cultural concepts that we’re happy to have right in our backyard! I know the hardest part about our next visit will be choosing among all the incredible food at these 8 amazing restaurants! 🍽️ 

#SolaireSocial #SilverSpring #silverspringmd #montgomerycountymd #dmvfoodie #fifteensecondsofsummer
Chincoteague = Our island in the sun ☀️ Until Chincoteague = Our island in the sun ☀️ Until next time! 💕 more than #fifteensecondsofsummer #chincoteague #assateague #loveva #islandlife
The best way to start any day in Chincoteague is a The best way to start any day in Chincoteague is at @amarin_coffee_usa ! Their fresh baked buttery croissants (that are almost as big as your head!) are always such a treat when we’re here! 🥐❤️🥐 #fifteensecondsofsummer #chincoteague #civa #esva #coffeelovers
Fifteen seconds of sunset for #fifteensecondsofsum Fifteen seconds of sunset for #fifteensecondsofsummer ! 🌅 #chincoteague #loveva #esva #sunsetlovers
Is it officially summer for your family? It is for Is it officially summer for your family? It is for ours! ☀️Thomas finished his last day of high school and Emily is home from college for a bit so it’s summer in our house. 🙌🏼 We kicked off our summer at a @nationals game that included a win with 3 home runs! ⚾️ This year I’m joining @lashawnwiltz in 15 seconds of summer, sharing 15 seconds from my days so at the end, I can look back and remember the great things we did as a family before Thomas heads to college in the fall. 😢 Join in the fun by recording and sharing 15 seconds of your summer days and use the hashtag #fifteensecondsofsummer. It officially starts June 1 but join in whenever your summer begins! 🕶️🍉⛱️ #washingtondc #washingtonnationals #nats #baseball #summer
Today we’re celebrating National Rescue Dog Day Today we’re celebrating National Rescue Dog Day because we’re so glad Goldie and Murphy are part of our family! 🐶 We gave Goldie her forever home when she was 6 months old. She had been given up by her original family because she was just too much for them. She was an enthusiastic pup who loved to jump straight up in the air when she got excited and she used to hop the fence in the mornings to go visit her best dog friend, Katy, over our back fence. She still jumps from standing when she sees a deer, meets a favorite dog friend, or gets a visit from @lisatasch but now at age 5, she’s more calm and forever faithful. 🦮We met Murphy and his 9 brothers and sisters just days after he was born although we didn’t know he would be the puppy we’d claim as ours. Murphy has that puppy energy but in his quiet moments is a total love bug. He hogs the free space in our king bed (he even has his own pillow!) and loves nothing more than to press his body into me or lie directly on me. 🐾 Goldie and Murphy came to us through @labrescuelrcp and we couldn’t be happier that they’re part of our family! ❤️ #rescuedogday #labrescue #labrador #adoptdontshop
After 3 days at St. Jude Children’s Research Hos After 3 days at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, I’m leaving Memphis so very grateful to be able to support St. Jude’s mission of working to end childhood cancer. ❤️ Spending time connecting, brainstorming, and absorbing the wisdom of fellow Hero Ambassadors from around the country was inspiring because the work we do fundraising through our endurance events helps St. Jude do the incredible work they do to ensure families never receive a bill for their child’s treatment, housing, travel, or food and continue important research that will continue to reduce rates of pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases. I am so looking forward to running in Memphis again this December! 🎉 If you’ve ever thought of running a race that does so much good in the world, join me! I’d love to have you come to Memphis and run with me! Or you can always donate through the fundraising link in my bio. ❤️ #stjude #stjudeheroes #memphis #stjudedmv
Prom 2024! ❤️ #prom #classof2024 #senioryear # Prom 2024! ❤️ #prom #classof2024 #senioryear #lastfridaynight #latergram
When we bought our house 24 years ago, it came wit When we bought our house 24 years ago, it came with many things we didn’t love like rotted porch boards, 1 bathroom, and peeling paint (inside and out!) but it also came with things we did love like old, mature trees, crazy shaped boxwood bushes, and these spectacular peonies! 🌸 Every year when they bloom I’m so glad that these beauties conveyed with the purchase of our house and I’m glad we rebuilt our porch so we can step out our front door to admire them in their glory! 🩷#peonies #peonyseason #garden #blooms #spring
As a teacher and parent, I am well aware of the me As a teacher and parent, I am well aware of the mental health challenges our youth face and am really pleased to share that over the weekend I became certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing! 🎉 I’ve always worked to build relationships with the young people in my life- whether my kids’ friends or students- and this certification has made me more mindful of the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges so I can have important and supportive conversations when symptoms first start to appear. 🗣️A big component of the training also included developing a self-care plan which is critical when supporting others. 💕 I’m so grateful to have taken this certification for free through the University of Maryland whose blended learning format (2 hours of self paced online work + 5 hour instructor led class over Zoom) was fantastic! 💻 The teacher in me really applauds the course design and I’m glad to join the 3 million+ in the U.S. certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. 🏥 If this is something you’re interested in doing, University of Maryland has free courses on Saturdays or Sundays from 10-4pm between June-October. Swipe ⬅️ for more information, including a QR code with more information and a survey to take as part of the sign up process. And if you have any questions- leave a comment or DM me. I’m happy to help you get certified too! ❤️ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthfirstaid #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
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