We tell our teen drivers not to text and drive, speed, or drink and drive. But have you told your teen what to do if there actually is an emergency? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic accidents are the number one killer for teens aged 15-to 20-years old in the United States,…
Escaping Motherhood: 2015 Kia Forte Takes Us Away (And Back!)
A girls’ getaway weekend is all the better in a distinctly non-mom car. I went to Mom 2.0 Summit a few weeks ago in Scottsdale, Arizona, with my friend Michelle Villemaire of TLC’s new show What She Said. So we could add a little adventure to the trip, we drove from Los Angeles to Scottsdale in a 2015 Kia…
2014 Buick Enclave: Luxury, Space and—YES!—Top Safety Features
I loved the leather and quiet ride almost as much as the safety features. After a week test driving the 2014 Buick Enclave for a week, I’m hoping I can get my kids (and myself!) back into our minivan. But that week may have spoiled us. The Buick Enclave is a mid-sized luxury crossover SUV, and it was a…
Road Safety: Don’t Just Talk About Change
Help Make Road Safety A Priority I have a passion for road safety. And if you are a parent, you should too. Car crashes are the #1 cause of death among young people. It’s a startling fact, and what angers me most is that most car crashes are preventable. Yet, very little light is thrown…
Highway Safety: Choosing the Safest Lane, and Other Tips for Staying Safe on the Road
Believe It Or Not, Not All Highway Travel Lanes Are Equally Safe Ever wondered which lane on the highway is the safest? I wondered this recently as I barreled down road at 65 miles an hour with my child in the car and traffic whizzed past me, some cars going 80. When it comes to highway…