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Maryland Drops Parallel Parking From Driver’s Test

Getting a driver's license in Maryland will be easier. Is that a good thing? Read More...

Published Thu, May 05 2015 10:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, drivers licenses, Automobiles, Highlights, Drivers Education

When Your Teenager Wants a Car: The Money Conversations

Four questions to ask before agreeing to let a teenager have a car and four possible approaches to paying for it. Read More...

Published Thu, May 05 2014 8:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Automobiles, Automobile Safety Features and Defects, Highlights, The Opposite of Spoiled, Ramsey, Dave

What Does a School Crossing Guard Do?

Just in the course of our daily walk to school, my children and I see crossing guards whose actions (and attitude) vary wildly. What exactly are they supposed to do? Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2014 7:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Automobiles, Highlights, Police Department (NYC), Brooklyn (NYC), Traffic and Parking Violations

Requiem for a Minivan

Our 2003 minivan saw us through 10 years of family life. It was our concession — our submission — to life as parents. Recently we realized we didn't need it anymore. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2014 10:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Families and Family Life, Grief (Emotion), Automobiles, Child Car Seats, Highlights

Uber-Practical: Using the Private Car Service App To Transport Teens

Parents are using the Uber car service app to help older children navigate the city safely. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2013 2:43 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Automobiles, Highlights, Uber Technologies Inc, Car Services and Livery Cabs

After a Built-In Vacuum, 5 Things Parents Want in a Car

Who wouldn't love a built-in car vacuum cleaner? But as long as the carmakers are wooing parents, there are a few other things we need. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2013 7:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Automobiles, Child Car Seats, Honda Motor Co Ltd

Car-Seat Installation in the Real World: Harder Than It Looks

Toyota presents a video showing how to install a brand-new car seat in a new, clean, brightly lit car. Where is the video that helps those of us who don't live that way to get it right? Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2013 11:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Babies and Infants, Children and Childhood, Automobiles, Child Car Seats, Toyota Motor Corporation|TM|NYSE, Toyota Motor Corporation

A Son Risks His Life on the Highway

If you ever want another confirmation that we have little power to keep our children safe, have your child walk into the house shaking with emotion and blood on his clothes. Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 01 2013 6:05 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Automobiles, Traffic Accidents and Safety

A 'Hack' for a Cluttered Car

A solution for the only desirable kid clutter in the car. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2013 9:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Storage, Automobiles, Automobile Safety Features and Defects

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