Tag: walking to school
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Oregon’s Message to Parents: Let Your Kids Walk to School Alone
Get Pregnant Fast In an unusual move, the state of Oregon is taking a stand in the parenting debate by encouraging parents to consider allowing their children to walk to school independently. The Oregon Department of Transportation recently released a poster that outlines guidelines aimed at helping parents assess when it might be appropriate for…
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Walking to School: Can I Get a Hallelujah?
Get Pregnant Fast As September rolls around, my children are ready to take on the adventure of walking to school independently. They’re at that age (or so I believe). I’ve drilled into them the importance of looking both ways before crossing the street, even if I’ve yet to witness them applying that lesson in real…