Archive for the teens Category

If you are among the millions unwrapping a slick new smartphone this holiday season, you’ll want to take steps to protect it and your privacy. Almost 80 percent of Americans own smartphones, according to reports from the U.S. General Services Administration, and cybercriminals are out to exploit them. Even if this is not your first…
Continue reading ›

For young children, Halloween night is one of the best of the year. But trick-or-treating can be dangerous if kids and parents aren’t careful. Take a look at some vital trick-or-treating tips before you accompany your child.   1. Plan a route in advance. Trick-or-treating could take you several streets away from your house, which…
Continue reading ›

1. Say “no” as long as you can Many experts agree that middle-school aged children are simply too young to understand the potential dangers. The legal age for some platforms is 13. But for some parents, allowing kids to have a way to share photos or communicate with friends seems harmless. 2. Decide together which…
Continue reading ›

Here is a list of things to keep teen safe while driving, but really these are good tips for any driver for National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW).  Don’t try to multitask. Avoid these nine distractions while driving: Talking on the phone even if hands-free. Teen drivers younger than 18 can’t legally talk on the…
Continue reading ›

Do you have a young adult heading off to college? College can be a fun time for the student but a stressful one for the parent. Reduce some of the stress by planning ahead to make sure your college student has appropriate insurance protection while away at school. Insurance companies cover full-time students under age…
Continue reading ›

Campus Safety Stay alert when walking on campus, especially at night. As a father of two young adult daughters, I find myself preaching safety tips. I often receive the standard response of “Daaaad, we know that!” accompanied by the obligatory rolling of the eyes. With college fall semester upon us – much to their chagrin…
Continue reading ›

Statistics prove that teens who follow these strategies drive more safely. But they often need their parents to lead the way. There are some scary statistics out there involving teenagers and driving. But there is also good news to report: Crashes involving 16- and 17-year-olds have decreased over the past 15 years.1 According to the…
Continue reading ›