HAVE A LAUGH
As the school year kicks back into gear this August, classrooms aren’t the only places buzzing with activity. Our roads will also get busier, and if you have a teen driver in your family, they must prioritize safety when they are behind the wheel. As parents, you can play a vital role in keeping responsible driving habits front and center for your children, modeling good behavior, and teaching them about the dangers of distracted driving. Buckle up and use these tips to help your teen build smart road habits that stick from the first bell to the drive home. STEERING WITH CLEAR TERMS Before they head to class, talk to your teen about the risks and responsibilities of driving, and set clear expectations for when they are behind the wheel. If you notice they are engaging in unsafe driving habits, like looking at their phone or getting distracted by passengers, address it so they can correct the behavior. You can set the rules of the car — things like no more than one friend at a time, or that they need to keep things tidy and organized. You can have them sign a parent-teen driving contract that spells everything out. There are several premade contracts online, or you can create your own. BLOCK THE BUZZ Distracted driving is one of the most significant risks for young drivers, especially since they take their smartphones everywhere. Ensure your teen uses do not disturb mode when driving so they don’t receive any texts or calls that can take their attention off the road. If their car does not have GPS built in, make sure they have a phone mount to set up GPS before they are in motion. Some apps will notify you if your teen is engaging in risky behaviors like speeding, and others share their location with you. Your teen can start the school year off on the right foot by making safe driving a daily habit. With your guidance and clear expectations, they can stay focused and confident in the classroom and behind the wheel. Back to School, Back to Safety Steering Teens Toward Smarter Driving Habits
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
INGREDIENTS
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1 pt strawberry ice cream 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
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1 5.25-oz package crispy sugar cookies 1 0.8-oz package freeze-dried strawberries
1 pt vanilla ice cream
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DIRECTIONS
1. Stir strawberry ice cream in a large bowl until spreadable. Fold in preserves until evenly streaked throughout. 2. Stir vanilla ice cream in a separate large bowl until spreadable. 3. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of 8 (1/3-cup) popsicle molds. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the vanilla mixture on top of the strawberry mixture into the molds. Repeat, alternating the 2 mixtures, until each mold is full. 4. Place sticks into the popsicles and freeze until solid, 4–6 hours. 5. In a large zip-lock bag, crush sugar cookies with a rolling pin until pieces are rice-size; pour into a shallow dish. 6. Repeat with freeze-dried strawberries and stir the pieces together. 7. Run the ice cream molds under warm water to release popsicles from molds. 8. Coat bars evenly with cookie mixture. 9. Eat immediately or place on a cookie sheet and freeze.
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