Tag: smartphone safety
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New Jersey’s Proposed “Texting While Walking” Ban: A Call for Awareness
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where our smartphones seem glued to our hands, it’s no surprise that our fixation on these devices has led to some pretty dangerous situations. Recent news from New Jersey highlights the alarming trend of injuries stemming from “distracted walking.” State Assemblywoman Sara Jenkins has put forth a proposal aimed…
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Mom Develops App to Help Keep Teens Focused and Safe While Driving
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where smartphones are ubiquitous, a determined single mother of teenage daughters recognized the pressing need to safeguard her children from the dangers of distracted driving. Enter ParentGuard, an innovative app designed to help parents manage their teens’ smartphone usage when they take to the road. While it may seem…
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Man’s Fatal Distraction: The Dangers of Phone Use While Walking
Get Pregnant Fast In a heart-wrenching incident on Christmas Day, a man tragically lost his life after walking off a cliff in San Diego, all while engrossed in his mobile device. Witnesses reported seeing the man, believed to be in his 30s, distracted by his phone or camera when he fell approximately 60 feet at…