Snow, ice, thick fog and heavy rain – according to a new Life360 poll, parents worry more about teen driver safety when it comes to hazardous winter road conditions (86%), than they do about teens drinking alcohol (48%) or having unprotected sex (60%).
With AAA expecting the largest volume of Thanksgiving travelers since 2005 – and 48.5 million of them planning a road trip – congested highways mixed with approaching winter road conditions are making safety an even greater concern. And apparently, young drivers get that. According to the survey, nearly 70% of teens are comfortable using a location sharing app with their family, and the number jumps to 86% when the app is coupled with safety services such as the ones found in Life360’s Driver Protect plan. With many teens planning to drive this holiday season – especially those coming home from college or visiting new friends – location-sharing and driver protection apps are a good way for parents to keep them safe on the road and monitor their journey.
Home should be the safest space in the world. Here’s a room-by-room checklist of common hazards to avoid and easily address.
Halloween can be stressful for parents concerned about kids navigating the neighborhood safely at night – especially when their kids start trick-or-treat independently with their friends. This Halloween season, Life360 is all about giving parents a way to worry-less, while giving kids a safe way to enjoy more freedom with their friends.
Emergency prep is important, but easy. Add a few extra items to your next shopping list, and you’ll be ready for most anything.
Emergencies are a part of life, but you can stay a step ahead of them by creating escape plans that cover a range of possible scenarios. Then practice to help everyone remember their next move, even if they’re rattled by events.
If someone near you collapses, you may suddenly find yourself faced with the need to administer CPR. The Red Cross offers a how-to guide, and a quick online search will track down a training near you. In addition, here are some helpful things to know about CPR — some may surprise you.