Another Reason To Steer Clear of Drivers Using Cell Phones

Remember those “Baby-On-Board” signs that were popular several years back? Studies showed that when they were first introduced they actually had a slight impact on people’s driving habits. Of course, that was a before the cell phones became appendages. These days, having a “Baby-On-Board” sign stuck to your back window would accomplish little more than having to deal with sticky residue on the glass… especially, if you are trying to use the signs as a warning to motorists who talk on cell phones while they drive. According to a new study, you can forget about the sign, instead be vigilant … Continue reading

Stay Off Your Cell Phone!: A Tale of a Tuned Out Parent

Last night I went to dinner with my family. We went to a local family restaurant, with 50’s décor and jukebox music playing all around. We ordered our meals and I happened to glance across the aisle to the table next to us. A woman sat with her teenaged daughter. They had just arrived and the woman received a call on her cell phone. I turned back to my own family and we waited for our food. A few minutes later I glanced over again and noticed the mother was still talking on the phone. And it struck me—what was … Continue reading

Do You Support A School Wide Cell Phone Ban?

Parents in New York City are up in arms over the recent enforcement of an old cell phone restriction in high schools. Many schools allow cell phones but restrict usage to certain areas or times of the day. New York City restricts the phones all together. The restriction was in place for a long time but was rarely enforced. Students routinely brought and used cell phones at school. However, now New York City’s Major Bloomberg spoke out in support of the use of portable scanners in schools to aide in finding unauthorized objects. Since then, cell phones have been confiscated … Continue reading

Save on Cell Phones and Calling Plans

Cell phones are one of the greatest inventions ever. They are so handy and now that most wireless companies have faded out the whole “roaming” thing, many plans are very affordable. Here are some ways that you can save on cell phones and service plans: Shop Online for Cell Phones You can often find better deals on the actual phone if you shop online. Companies offer buy one get one free deals, and mail in rebates, some of which allow you to get a phone for free once you receive your rebate. If you are a new customer, you may … Continue reading

Should You Buy Your Child a Cell Phone?

Only very recently, children owning and using cell phones was considered a luxury that only rich, often spoiled, children were afforded. With the lowering cost of cell phones and cell service and the advent of “family plans”, more and more families are opting to buy their children cell phones, including my own family! When I first mentioned to family that we were going to get a cell phone for the kids, they rolled their eyes, sighed, disgust pretty evident in their body language. Do we really think we are doing our kids a favor by buying them the latest and … Continue reading