Transportation Safety Tips Protect Your Children During Their Commute
With the school year fast approaching, families are in preparation mode. Parents are busy buying new clothes and school supplies and thinking about the best way to get their kids safely to school. Keeping your child safe on their commute starts with knowing the transportation method that works best for you and the rules that accompany that method. According to the United States Department of Transportation, the school bus is the safest means of transportation to and from school. Buses are built to withstand a hit and distribute the damage throughout the vehicle, keeping its passengers safe and sound. Knowing basic bus safety will help kids be mindful when taking the bus. Before the school year starts, take your children to the bus stop and show them where they should stand when the bus approaches — a minimum of three large steps or 6 feet from the TAKING THE SCHOOL BUS
street. Tell your kids about the importance of sitting still and not standing in the bus while it's in motion.
KIDS ON THE ROAD
Whether your child is biking, walking, or even skateboarding, it's vital that they know and follow the rules of the road. All children should practice road safety behavior, such as riding on the right side of the road, wearing helmets, stopping at stop signs, and watching out for cars. Internalizing these habits will help them stay aware of their surroundings when traveling to and from school.
SHARING THE ROAD
on the road, it's important to be alert and move cautiously. Slowing down in school zones or around young pedestrians will keep you vigilant and could potentially save lives.
When school starts, the roads become even more cluttered than usual. On top of people heading to work, there are large buses making frequent stops, parents rushing to drop their kids off, and young kids biking or walking to school. With the added tension
Teach your kids to be prepared and safe on the road to ensure that they have a healthy and safe school year.
Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette
Ingredients
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12 ounces orecchiette
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4 garlic cloves, smashed
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1 large head of broccoli (11/4–11/2 pounds), cut into florets with stalk peeled and finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 11/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
12 ounces fresh Italian sausage (about 3 links), casings removed
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Kosher salt
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Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Instructions
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to skillet, then ladle in 1/2 cup pasta water. Stir until pasta absorbs most of the liquid and is just al dente, about 4 minutes. Add butter and stir until melted, then transfer pasta to a large bowl. Gradually add 11/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, tossing constantly until you have a glossy, emulsified sauce. 6. Serve pasta topped with more Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes and a drizzle of oil.
to break up sausage, until it is browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. 3. Bring reserved pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until barely al dente. Set a timer for 3 minutes less than the package instructions. 4. Meanwhile, ladle 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid from pot into skillet with sausage and add blanched broccoli. Keep mixture at a low simmer, stirring often and mashing with a spoon to break up sausage even more, until pasta is finished cooking.
1. Boil broccoli in salted water until crisp- tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a colander and let cool (save pot of water for cooking pasta). Chop broccoli into small pieces; set aside. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, shaking skillet occasionally, until garlic starts to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add sausage and a generous pinch of red pepper flakes. Break meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook while stirring occasionally and continuing
Courtesy of bonappetit.com/recipe/broccoli-bolognese-with-orecchiette
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