Author Archives: Finkelstein & Partners

FDA: Lower Ambien’s Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving

On Wednesday, May 15, The FDA approved a new, lower-dose labeling for the popular sleep drug, Ambien, in an effort to decrease daytime drowsiness that could potentially be a danger while performing certain tasks such as driving. In January, drugs … Continue reading

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Drive First App by Sprint – Prevent Distracted Driving

Sprint currently provides an app that can help ease the mind of parents with teenage drivers. Sprint’s Drive First app is an app that will automatically lock a mobile phone when a car is in motion. What Does The App … Continue reading

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Track Your Teens’ Driving Habits

There’s an app for that. Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that the first phase of driving alone is the deadliest phase. A recent survey from a major insurance company found that 65% of parents wanted a better … Continue reading

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With Freedom Comes Risk: Tips to Help Keep Kids Stay Safe

With the rescue of three women in Cleveland who were abducted nearly a decade ago, comes fresh concerns  for parents. Abduction is every parent’s worst nightmare, but day-to-day activities can be dangerous as well. Amanda Berry was 16 when she … Continue reading

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Stop The Texts. Stop The Wrecks.

The Shocking Truth: Distracted driving is the number one killer in American teens. Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55mph, that’s enough to cover the length of a football … Continue reading

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