Continuing its national efforts to educate the public about the dangers of leaving children in cars, KidsAndCars.org recently unveiled a new pilot program — “Look Before You Lock,” which includes special cards that explain how memory lapses can place …

As the parent of a teenage boy who is about to get his driver’s license, I recently began to think about the fact that I have not been specific enough about my expectations and the …

Did you know that automobile crashes remain the leading killer for American teens? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, about 3,000 teens in the United States aged 15–19 were killed in …

On a night filled with ghosts, goblins and spooky stories, Halloween is undoubtedly one of the most spine-chilling nights of the year, especially for parents. Filled with nostalgic memories of their own trick-or-treating adventures, parents look forward to creating new memories with their …

There seems to be so much “noise” around kids these days — those external factors that seem to directly work against your goals and decisions. Navigating around these obstacles can be tricky, but as parents, it’s our jobs …

According to a recent report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there is no evidence that banning cellphone use while driving is effective. The report also states that hands-free phones are no less dangerous than handheld phones.
Despite this conclusion, the GHSA recommends that all …

After the spate of Toyota recalls for product safety defects, Congress requested that the Government Accounting Office (GAO) perform an analysis of the effectiveness of vehicle defect recalls. In June 2011, the GAO issued its report, which details key findings …

Ask a young adult what the greatest killer of their generation is and, I promise, you will be bombarded with many answers to the question. However, while most of the answers make good common sense, the correct answer is often overlooked. The …

Every automobile in America should be equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a feature that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates would save between 5,000 to 10,000 lives and prevent up to 250,000 …

It’s time to buy a new car, truck or mini-van. What can you do to make sure the vehicle you buy for yourself, your spouse or a teenage son or daughter is safe? How can …