Dangerous Hours
How to Keep Students Safe on Their Commute
School is back in session, and the roads are even more crowded as students head to class. It’s during these commutes to and from school that children face the most danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more school-age pedestrians are killed during the hour before and the hour after school than any other time of the day. Whether your children are walking, riding their bikes, or taking the bus, it’s important for them to be aware of the risks and practice smart safety measures. Kids under the age of 10 shouldn’t be going to school alone. If possible, organize a “walking school bus” with other families in your neighborhood where parents take turns escorting groups of children to school. Regardless of their transportation method, children should learn how to be defensive commuters. While pedestrians have the right of way, drivers aren’t always paying attention. If your child commutes to school, teach them to:
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Follow safe routes — never take a “short cut.” Follow all signs and traffic signals.
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Teen Safety Teenagers ages 15–19 make up only 26% of all school-aged children but account for almost half of all child pedestrian fatalities. This is because teenagers can become too comfortable on their commute and lower their guard. Using phones or wearing headphones limit a teenager’s ability to assess their surroundings and react to danger. Even if your teen has been walking to school alone since elementary school, remind them not to use their devices and to pay attention to what’s going on around them. A tip for drivers: If the road you are driving on is divided by a median, you do not have to stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading passengers. This is because when there is a median, school buses should not be picking up or dropping off children who need to cross the street. However, in all other circumstances, once the flashing lights turn red and the stop signs extend from the side of the school bus, drivers in both directions must stop. We all have a responsibility to keep children safe. Teach your children these safety tips and always use caution when behind the wheel of a car.
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Wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Look both ways when crossing the street.
Only cross the road at crosswalks.
Never use your phone while walking or biking. Never wear headphones while commuting. Wear bright clothing so drivers can see you.
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PALEO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
This easy-to-make, protein-packed casserole is a killer way to start the day, and it’s easy to make in bulk and reheat. Make it on Sunday and enjoy healthy breakfasts throughout the week.
Ingredients • 1/2 cup onion, diced • 1 red pepper, diced • 2 strips bacon, cut into squares • 1 large sweet potato, spiralized or grated
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2 cups spinach
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional: substitute with water)
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1 tsp paprika
6 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions 1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion, peppers, bacon, and sweet potatoes until bacon is completely rendered and onions are translucent. Then, add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Finally, add spinach and continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes. 3. Transfer to a greased casserole dish. 4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and pour them over casserole. 5. Bake for 20–30 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, and serve.
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