Skip to content
GeekMom

GeekMom

Smart. Social. Savvy.

  • Columns
    • Geekasaurus
    • Be the Artist
    • Between the Bookends
    • Comic Book Corner
    • Geek Speaks…Fiction!
    • Procrastination Destination
    • Puzzle of the Week
    • Weekly DC Comics Capsule Reviews
    • Adventures in Instant Potting
    • View All in Columns
  • DIY
    • Block of the Month
    • Clothing and Cosplay
    • Cooking and Recipes
    • PinBusted or PinTrusted
    • Printable Fun
    • View All in DIY
  • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Comic Books
    • Games
    • Music
    • TV and Movies
      • Forgotten Fandoms
      • YouTube and Streaming
    • Video Games
    • Conventions
    • View All in Entertainment
  • Family
    • Education
    • Family
  • Science
    • Experiments
    • Health
    • Summer Science Fun
    • Technology
    • View All in Science
  • Travel
    • Geeky States of America
  • Reviews
    • Apps
    • Electronics
    • Household Gadgets
    • Toys
    • View All in Reviews
  • Shop
    • Daily Deals
    • GeekMom Merch
    • Gift Guide
  • GeekMom Info
    • About GeekMom
    • RSS
    • Advertise on GeekMom
    • PR/Product Review Enquiries
    • Privacy Policy
    • Crowdfunding Review Guidelines
    • GeekMom Writers’ Other Projects
  • Visit GeekDad

Tag: Safety

Keeping Teen Brains Safe

November 22, 2015December 4, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Most of us thought we were adults in our twenties, but brain research shows it takes a long time to finish developing our minds. Risky behavior is a prominent feature of the adolescent brain; how can we keep our kids safe?

Continue Reading

Is It Okay To Turn Amputees Away at Amusement Park Rides?

July 25, 2015December 3, 2017Judy Berna6

Should amusement parks be allowed to turn away amputees, because of fears that their artificial limbs pose a danger? GeekMom Judy, an amputee herself, shares her thoughts on the subject.

Continue Reading

New Chevrolet Teen Driver System Keeps Kids Safe

March 21, 2015December 2, 2017Nicole Wakelin

It’s scary handing the car keys to your teenager, but Chevrolet hopes to make it a little easier with its new Teen Driver technology debuting in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.

Continue Reading

Lessons Learned From SciFi and Comic Book Conventions

March 14, 2015December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster gives us her tips on surviving a comic book/sci-fi convention.

Continue Reading

Chevy Aims to Educate: Keeping Teen Drivers Safe

November 4, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

At the #ChevySafety event recently held in Detroit during Teen Driver Safety Week, we heard from a panel of experts on teen driver safety and got a behind-the-scenes look at all that goes into making cars as safe as possible for all of us.

Continue Reading

2015 Toyota Camry: The Family Sedan Gets an Upgrade

October 25, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

The Toyota Camry is kind of a big deal. It’s been the best-selling car in America for the last 12 years in a row, so when Toyota decided to change it up, they had to do so very carefully.

Continue Reading

Cruisin’ Alabama in the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

July 1, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

I spent some time behind the wheel of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata at its launch in Montgomery, Alabama and got to know the car, and Hyundai, a little better.

Continue Reading
Image: Continental Tire

Geeking Out Over Tires With Continental Tire

May 2, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

As a car geek, I jumped at the chance to spend a few days with Continental Tire learning about tires by driving on their track in Uvalde, Texas.

Continue Reading

Ford Combats Distracted Driving By Educating Teen Drivers

April 27, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The #DrivingSelfie is the latest craze and it takes driving distracted to dangerous new extremes. #JustDrive

Continue Reading

Learn How to Stay Safe on Wet Roads From a “Tire Nerd”

April 26, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The snow may be gone, but rain and wet roads pose their own unique driving hazards. Do you know what to do to stay safe when driving on wet roads?

Continue Reading

The 2015 Chrysler 200 Packs Futuristic Tech To Keep Your Family Safe

April 22, 2014November 23, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The 2015 Chrysler 200 packs some impressively futuristic tech that will help keep you and your family safe when you’re on the road.

Continue Reading

BRAKES Driving School Aims To Keep Teens Safe

February 19, 2014November 26, 2017Nicole Wakelin

The people at BRAKES Driving School are on a mission to make your teen driver safer behind the wheel.

Continue Reading

Discovering Detroit And The Wonder Of OnStar

November 15, 2013November 24, 2017Nicole Wakelin3

General Motors flew me out to Detroit last week for #ConnectedByOnStar to learn about OnStar, drive some snazzy new Buicks, and explore the city.

Continue Reading

Hands-Free Is Just As Bad! Distracted While Driving

August 30, 2013November 24, 2017Rebecca Angel1

Science News featured a story on why science is constantly showing that talking on a phone (texting, holding, or hands-free) while driving is dangerous, and why the average person doesn’t want to hear it.

Continue Reading

GeekMom Masthead

Editor-in-Chief

Jenny Bristol

Publisher

Ken Denmead

Senior Editors

Sophie Brown, Patricia Vollmer, Matt Blum, Z, Jonathan H. Liu

Core Contributors

Rebecca Angel, Judy Berna, Nivi Engineer, Evil Genius Mum, Marziah Karch, M.J. Kaufmann, Elizabeth MacAndrew, Melanie Meadors, Kali Moulton, Sarah Pinault, Cathé Post, Ruth Suehle, Lisa Tate, Karen Walsh, and Amy Weir

Occasional Contributors

Missy Hayes, Claire Jennings, Jenn Mac, and Andrea Schwalm

Official GeekMom Pet

Fran Wilde

Associate Publishers*

Tim Johnides, Jeff Williams, Dante Lauretta, Magnus Dahlsröm, Jayson Peters, David Michael, Gerry Tolbert, Andrew Smith, Ray Wehrs, Joel Becker, Scott Gaeta, Beth Kee, Joey Mills, talkie_tim, Danny Marquardt, Adam Bruski, John Bain, Bill Moore, Adam Frank, Lacey Hays, Peter Morson, James Needham, Matt Fleming, Adam Anderson, Jim Reynolds, Seiler Hagan, Bryan Wade, Petrov Neutrino, Jay Shapiro

4moms rockaRoo Multi Plush baby swing

The 4moms rockaRoo provides the front to back gliding motion that babies love, in a com... [More]

Price: $179.99
Buy Now
News Vibrant | Theme: news-vibrant by CodeVibrant.