Nine-Year-Old Running

One day, while walking on a sidewalk, he ran ahead. Anxiously, I called for him to stop. He did so, looking puzzled. “Grandma,” he said, “you know I ALWAYS stop at the curb and wait for you.” “I know you do, but the drivers don’t...
Storytelling is in My Genes

Storytelling is in My Genes

The late afternoon traffic hung thick, demanding Natan’s unswerving attention. His palms clung to the steering wheel on his first solo drive as a newly licensed driver.The weight of the provisional license restrictions had finally lifted, setting him free from...

Parking Lots: The Illusion of Safety

Parking lots and garages are misleading spaces. This serene sea of cars, seemingly harmless, conceals a stark truth. Instead, they present an illusion where the slow-moving and non-moving cars constitute a safe place. In fact, “over Parking lots and garages are...

A Case for Learning: Fiction VS. Manual

In the realm of child pedestrian safety, the literature is predominantly comprised of manuals. However, these aren’t your typical ‘grown-up’ manuals. These manuals take the form of fully illustrated picture books. But do these colorful guides captivate young minds,...

School Crossing Guards: Unsung Heroes!

For the communities that school crossing guards serve, they are essential workers, much like first responders or healthcare workers. Many have been doing it for years. When a guard cannot fill his post, only a police officer can take over.  “63-year-old crossing...

What to Expect from a Novice Driver

“Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, mainly because of their immaturity, lack of skills, and lack of experience. They speed, they make mistakes, and they get distracted easily – especially if their friends are in the car.”  Four years from today, at...