As a supporter of #ItCanWait for the past two years, it’s always driven me crazy to see drivers holding their phones and talking or texting while their vehicle is in motion, especially since we were almost hit by a distracted driver this summer. Drivers had to be pulled over for other infractions before officers could…
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#ItCanWait: Pledge to Not Text and Drive Today on Drive 4 Pledges Day {sponsored}
If you’re a regular reader of my site, you know that a cause I’m passionate about is ending texting and driving. It’s a topic that I write about often, a behavior I model when I’m in the car for my own two children, and am not hesitant to tell others about why they need to…
From One Second to the Next Documentary Details Devastating Aftermath of Texting While Driving
How can we teach our kids the behavior we want from them if we don’t model our expectations? Whether it’s treating people with kindness and empathy, being a good friend, or putting down our phone when we’re driving, we’re our child’s first teacher. It still shocks me how many people I see holding a cell…
How to Protect Your Smartphone This Summer {sponsored}
Has your smartphone survived July? If so, congratulations! Did you know that July is the most dangerous month for cellphones followed closely by June and August. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are also the top three days of the week for reporting mobile phone loss, damage, and theft. Why? The warmer weather causes us to be…
{sponsored} 3 Back to School Essentials for a Safe and Secure School Year
With 70% of college students owning a laptop and other mobile devices, it’s no surprise that they’re the most stolen items on college campuses. The high rate of theft for these devices can be a cause of concern because of compromised data, the inconvenience of not having much needed tech to complete assignments, but also…
On Babble Tech: Instagram Embed Code Makes Content Fair Game for Anyone
Is your Instagram content public or private? Instagram’s announcement of the new embed code makes it easy for bloggers and those in social media to share content but do you really want to provide that much access to your photos? If you’re concerned, click on over to my Babble Tech post about how the Instagram…
I Almost Became a Traffic Statistic Last Week & Why I Support #ItCanWait
Last week I was driving our kids and a friend’s son home from camp when a woman rolled through a stop sign while on her mobile phone. Had I not taken another second to pause at the stop sign, she would have barreled into the driver’s side. We were lucky. Disclosure: I am being compensated…
It Can Wait Simulator: Interactive education about consequences of texting and driving
One of the best ways to teach kids of all ages is through interactive experiences that provide hands on experiences to let them live the content you’re trying to convey especially when it comes to texting and driving. Sure, we can talk about the hazards of texting and driving all we want and maybe some…
Age Appropriate Conversations to Have with Your Kids About Digital Safety
June is Internet Safety Month but in all honesty, online safety is a topic that needs to be discussed throughout the year. Starting the conversation when kids are young ensures that you will be able to openly communicate when the topics get harder as your child becomes older. The challenges are also changing. While statistics…
Dangers of Texting While Driving and Why It Can Wait
I was on my way home from the grocery store, restocking the fridge after returning from Haiti last week, when an ad on the radio caught my attention. Disclosure: I am being compensated by AT&T for my involvement in the It Can Wait 100 Days Campaign. All opinions are my own. Xzavier Davis-Bilbo was five…
