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January 2013

Kelsey's Law Stops Handheld Cell Phone Use by Young Michigan Drivers

01/10/13

Kelsey's Law Stops Handheld Cell Phone Use by Young Michigan Drivers

Gov. Rick Snyder signs a law that prohibits Level I and 2 inexperienced teen drivers from holding and talking on mobile phones behind the wheel.

Posted at 02:51 PM | Permalink | Comments
TV, Furniture Tip-Overs Cause Injury, Death in Young Children

01/07/13

TV, Furniture Tip-Overs Cause Injury, Death in Young Children

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found 2011 had the highest number of deaths due to these accidents. How can southeast Michigan parents prevent this?

Posted at 06:11 PM | Permalink | Comments
More Parents Joining Social Media Networks to Keep Tabs on Kids

12/27/12

More Parents Joining Social Media Networks to Keep Tabs on Kids

Worried about negative fallout, moms and dads are joining Facebook and other sites. Here's how to keep an effective eye on your children – and prevent irreversible missteps online?

Posted at 09:40 AM | Permalink | Comments
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