Mar 14
When I started working on this issue in 2009, I told my family that I wasn’t going to use my cell phone while driving any longer – the data and the personal stories were just too much to ignore. I asked my children and my husband to help hold me accountable. I asked my parents …
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Feb 19
David Teater, Senior Director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council answers the top questions he gets about cell phone distracted driving. In this video, he addresses how parents can help reduce cell phone distracted driving. Help spread the word about the dangers of cell phone distracted driving. Share this video with those you …
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Feb 07
Personal stories have the power to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors, especially when combined with compelling data and presented in ways that connect with people on a visceral level. Many find sharing their loved one’s story to be part of the healing process. Others find peace in knowing that their story could save another family …
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Feb 05
National Parent Leadership Month recognizes, honors and celebrates parents for their leadership roles in their homes and communities. It is a time to highlight the many opportunities available for parents, professionals, policymakers and other community members to engage in partnerships with the goal of building and supporting strong, safe families. One way to accomplish this, …
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Sep 18
Cell phone distracted driving has been in the media spotlight for a few years now. It’s fair to say we all know the dangers cell phone distracted drivers expose themselves to when they decide to engage in this behavior, but what about the dangers they put others in? What about bicyclists, pedestrians, runners and even crossing …
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Sep 07
Today is read a book day! The book we recommend at FocusDriven is called Living Proof. It’s a great book for advocates who want to get involved in meaningful ways. It walks you through how to develop your story, ways to present your story, tips for presenting and more. Order your copy today. You can …
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Jul 31
Have you talked to your teens about the dangers of cell phone distracted driving? Did they ask why you can use your cell phone and they can’t? They are right to push back. No parent wants to lose a child, and no child wants to lose a parent. Cell phone use – handheld or hands-free …
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Jul 26
We have seen a number of cell phone bans go into effect that most people support. For example: Restrictions for teen drivers Bans for school bus drivers Taxi and transportation drivers Find the law in your state. School zones are a very busy and chaotic area and you can be assured that kids and cars …
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Jul 24
Take the 5 day challenge! So many people we speak to agree about the need to end cell phone distracted driving, but in practice they continue to use their phones. Sometimes people approach me and say “I completely agree with what you just said and I see distracted drivers all the time on the road- …
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Jul 24
I hear it a lot. “I can use my cell phone while driving. I’m a safe driver.” The truth is only 2 percent of people are considered ‘supertaskers’ – people who are really good at being able to multitask. These people typically become military pilots. The other 98 percent of us are not good multitaskers. …
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