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3 Must-Know Dorm Room Security and Fire Safety Tips

September 7, 2012 by

My Place Safety in the dorm room may not be the first thought on a new college student’s mind, but as a... Read Full Story

Packing for College: Everything You Need to Move into Your Apartment

August 28, 2012 by

Attention college students! You’re probably enjoying the very end of your summer break. And while I’m not here to tell... Read Full Story

How Safe Are School Buses?

August 21, 2012 by

My Ride Just how safe is your child’s school bus? In mid-March, a Pennsylvania school bus and tractor-trailer collided, killing the truck... Read Full Story

School Carpool Lanes Can Be a Danger Zone

April 24, 2012 by

My Ride Doing the math, I’m surprised by how many times I’ve driven through my kids’ school carpool lane: two to three... Read Full Story

Be Safe: Get to Know Your Crossing Guard

January 27, 2012 by

My Place Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise, and school crossing guards play a critical role in ensuring child safety. Stationed at... Read Full Story

Carpooling 101

January 11, 2012 by

My Ride Being a mother, the dangers of driving are much more real to me. When I put that kind of responsibility... Read Full Story

Keep Your Stuff Safe on Campus

September 19, 2011 by

My Place Though I graduated from college a couple years ago, my college roommates and I are still crazy close. (After all,... Read Full Story

Going Back-to-School…Safely!

September 13, 2011 by

My Ride Another school year is underway, and it’s always a bittersweet time for parents (our precious ones are growing up!). Most... Read Full Story