Craving pumpkin spice? Krispy Kreme has the solution. Starting Sept. 1, four pumpkin spice doughnuts, including the return of the fan favorite Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed and the brand-new Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Doughnut will be available for the entire month. 

The Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Collection, which is available all month long for the first time, offers a perfect pumpkin-to-spice ratio​ that even pumpkins can be proud of.

“We’ve not only brought back your favorites, we’ve added a new Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Doughnut and you’re going to love it,” said Dave Skena, Chief Marketing Officer of Krispy Kreme. “Plus, we’re making them every day all month long, so you’ll have the time to try them all.” 

The Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Collection includes:

Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut: a classic Original Glazed doughnut with a pumpkin spice twist.

Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut: a perfectly spiced old-fashioned cake doughnut covered in our signature glaze.

Pumpkin Spice Original Filled Cheesecake Doughnut: a Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnut with creamy cheesecake filing decorated with cheesecake icing.

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Doughnut: a Pumpkin Spice Doughnut, tossed in a pumpkin spice sugar blend and topped with cream cheese icing and cinnamon schmear.

Fans can show how they’re enjoying Krispy Kreme’s Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Collection by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme. For more information about the new Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Collection, please visit www.krispykreme.com/promos/pumpkinspice.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy Krispy Kreme

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Just in time for National Breastfeeding Month this August, Walmart and Mamava have partnered together to support mothers across the country. They plan to install Mamava lactation suites into more than 100 Walmart stores this year for the benefit of associates and customers. Walmart is the first retailer to install Mamava pods in a store setting, offering moms another breastfeeding option.

Walmart Mamava Pod

Mamava lactation suites, or pods, are freestanding spaces that provide a clean, comfortable, and private option to breastfeed or pump. The pods are accessed through the Mamava app, which guides mom to a pod’s location, opens the pod with the touch of a button and allows mom to customize lighting and airflow, leave digital notes of encouragement for other moms and listen to soothing sounds. The pods are free to use. See which Walmart stores have a Mamava pod.

“We started Mamava to ensure that every breastfeeding mother could choose whether or not to breastfeed, so we set out to remove all barriers to making that choice,” says Sascha Mayer, Mamava’s CEO and co-founder. “Walmart’s commitment to supporting breastfeeding associates and community members with Mamava pods is a huge leap forward for inclusivity and normalizing breastfeeding culture.”

The Walmart and Mamava relationship began when Walmart associate and new mom, Tennille Webb, discovered a Mamava pod while traveling and advocated to bring them to Walmartstores.“When I discovered and used the Mamava pod that first time, it was a game-changer for me and I knew it would be a great option that gives my fellow Walmart associates and our customers another choice in their breastfeeding journey, says Webb. “I’m honored to see that my idea has come to reality in our stores, it’s teaching my son how one person can make a big difference.”

Walmart Mamava Pod

The launch follows a successful pilot in three Walmart stores last year. The retailer plans to install a Mamava pod in more than 100 stores across the country by the end of this year, with more planned in the years to come.

“There is nothing else like the Mamava pod. We strongly believe in what Mamava is doing to support moms and the experience the pods help create, said Julie Murphy, Executive Vice President, Walmart U.S. People. “We are very excited to provide this for moms who work and shop at our stores.”

Walmart currently has Mother’s Rooms in several hundred stores for associates and customers to use. The Mamava pods are intended for select stores without a Mother’s Room, offering moms another choice.

A recent survey by Mamava and Medela found that COVID-19 has made moms even more committed to breastfeeding, in part for its immunological benefits. For more information about how Mamava supports breastfeeding moms, visit www.mamava.com.

Walmart’s commitment to helping moms doesn’t stop with Mamava. Through the retailer’s new Breast Pump Program, expectant moms can receive a premium breast pump covered by their insurance, without ever leaving their home. The easy-to-use service, offered in English and Spanish, allows parents to quickly see which pumps are covered under their insurance. A team of mom and baby specialists will take care of filing the insurance paperwork and once approved, the breast pump will be shipped straight to the customer’s door for free.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Walmart

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Have you read and reread all of the Harry Potter books?J.K. Rowling has just announced her new story, The Ickabog. A new chapter (or more) will be posted in installments from now until Jul. 10. 

mom and daughter reading

Rowling started writing The Ickabog while she was finishing the Wizarding World series with the intention of publishing it after the seventh Harry Potter book was released. Instead she decided to focus on adult novels and left her draft of The Ickabog in the attic where it remained for ten years. 

On the website, Rowling says, “It isn’t Harry Potter and it doesn’t include magic. This is an entirely different story.”

Rowling said she read the chapters aloud to her two younger children while she was writing and after filing it away, it became a story just for them. During the pandemic she brought the book out again and reread it to her kids, adding bits that they liked when they were little. 

The author is also inviting young readers to provide illustrations for the story. Rowling will offer suggestions, but she encourages children to let their imaginations go wild. Parents can share their child’s artwork on Twitter using the hashtag #TheIckabog. Rowling will not be judging the competition. Publishers around the world will be free to choose the illustrations they feel suit the book.

The Ickabog will be published in November. All proceeds will be donated to those affected by the coronavirus.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

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We need to find a new favorite place to buy scented candles, seasonal decor and wicker furniture. Pier 1 announced today that they would be permanently closing all of their locations. In a news release the retailer stated that they were not able to find a buyer after filing for bankruptcy earlier this year. 

Robert Riesbeck, Pier 1’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer said, “We are grateful to our dedicated and hardworking associates, millions of customers and committed vendors who have collectively supported Pier 1 for decades. We deeply value our associates, customers, business partners and the communities in which we operate, and this is not the outcome we expected or hoped to achieve. This decision follows months of working to identify a buyer who would continue to operate our business going forward. Unfortunately, the challenging retail environment has been significantly compounded by the profound impact of COVID-19, hindering our ability to secure such a buyer and requiring us to wind down.”

Pier 1 is still accepting orders on its website and said it will “initiate store closing efforts and liquidation sales once store locations can reopen, in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines from local government and health officials.”

The company says it has approximately 541 U.S. stores and in the court filing says it plans to reopen some stores on or around May 22.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Mike Mozart from Funny YouTube, USA 

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Following is a list of resources that may provide help to small businesses that are effected by COVID-19.

 

Small Business Association:

The SBA has a dedicated page to inform an help small businesses effected by the coronavirus and related closures.

IRS:

For information about paid leave and tax credit for small and mid-sized businesses, please refer to this IRS page.

For an extension on filing 2019 taxes, please refer to this IRS page.

Misc:

Bankrate is offering a list of ways to support small businesses on their site, here.

Additional small business relief plans are lists here.

Facebook is offering small business grants, more info here.

Banks offering relief to customers effected by COVID-19 are listed here.

With the holidays upon us, parents are scrambling to make everything perfect for their kids. Shopping for gifts and planning for family guests are just some of the things parents worry about this time of year. However, if you are a divorced parent, you know the added stress of trying to make your celebration fit into your specific parenting time. If you have been divorced for several years, you also know that sometimes things don’t always go as planned.

All parents understand wanting to spend every opportunity they get with their kids during the holidays. And following your parenting plan, to the letter, to make sure you get every minute of your time is certainly allowable. However, I want to offer just a bit of advice for those following a court-ordered parenting plan: Take a breath and think about being flexible.

I have practiced family law for nearly 20 years and a common call I get this time of year is about holiday parenting time. Generally, a parent is trying to interpret a parenting plan or court order to fit his or her specific needs. Usually this need for interpretation arises because what is written just doesn’t fit their current situation. It is extremely difficult to schedule travel plans, out-of-town family guests and activities around a rigid schedule that may have been written years ago. Most parents don’t want to intentionally disobey a court order and, as a result, risk facing a contempt hearing, so they seek my advice about their options. We usually come up with two solutions: Work it out with the other parent or go to court and ask the judge.

Court orders are put in place for good reason. They maintain structure and consistency. They are much-needed attributes in a custody case to ensure that one parent doesn’t obstruct and/or abuse the other’s parenting time. However, family courts have long recognized that the more cooperation parents afford each other, the better the outcome for the parents and the children. That is why almost all family law court orders will allow some temporary flexibility and compromise between the parents without seeking the court’s approval. My advice, along with what most family law courts espouse as well, is to think about being flexible.

Here is a perfect example: One of my client’s was simply beside herself because she wanted her children to be able to spend a little time with their out of town cousins who were coming for Christmas. However, the cousins were not going to arrive in time to accommodate the transfer time mom was subject to in her parenting plan. The parenting plan stated that dad would get the kids at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve which would be about the same time their guests arrived. We contacted the children’s dad (he didn’t have an attorney) and explained that mom was requesting a temporary modification to the Christmas schedule and that we wanted to first seek an amicable resolution before filing the necessary documents to present the issue to the judge. Dad was reasonable and instead of simply saying “no” he used the situation to address an issue he knew he may have in the upcoming summer schedule. Because dad simply took a breath and assessed the situation before just defaulting to “NO,” he was able to provide the opportunity for his kids to see their out-of-town relatives, resolve a summer issue that he was going to have, and all the while setting a great example for his children about flexibility and reasonableness. A win/win for everyone.

I am a child of divorce, as well as a divorce lawyer, so I speak with some personal experience and authority. When I think back to holidays during my own childhood, more than any gift I received, I remember the cooperation my mom and dad had with each other. They made sure that my holidays were as normal and drama-free as possible. If anyone was going to miss out, it was one of them, but never me. Thanks mom and dad! Some 40 years later I still appreciate that excellent co-parenting.

Richard Hathaway has been a family law attorney for twenty years.  His practice is focused on providing efficient, effective counsel on issues involving divorce, modification actions, and child custody matters. He is experienced in helping resolve client cases out of the courtroom through mediation as well as in litigating family law matters.

Destination Maternity, the parent company behind expectant mama fave retailers Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod, is reportedly shuttering more than 180 of its stores.

The closings come as the company recently voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to Lisa Gavales, Chair of the Office of the CEO, in a press release, “This decision is a difficult, but necessary one.”

Gavales continued, “In a challenging retail environment, we have had to make some very tough choices, but we are confident that the steps taken today provide an opportunity to continue a marketing process that provides the most efficient means of maximizing value to our stakeholders. Throughout this process we will be focused on developing the promising interest already shown by potential bidders, and maintaining operational momentum toward a stronger business.”

Several Motherhood Maternity locations were already slated for closing prior to the Chapter 11 filing announcement. Look for deep discounts during liquidation sales. These stores include:

  • Central Mall: 5111 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • The Avenue Viera: 2261 Town Center Ave., Melbourne, Florida
  • Waterford Lakes Town Center: 385 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, Florida
  • CherryVale Mall: 7200 Harrison Ave., Rockford, Illinois
  • Great Lakes Mall: 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio
  • Denton Crossing: 1800 S Loop 288, Denton, Texas
  • Sunrise Mall: 2370 North Expressway, Brownsville, Texas
  • Town East Mall: 2204 Town East Mall, Mesquite, Texas
  • North Town Mall: 4750 N Division St., Spokane, Washington
  • Southridge Mall: 5300 S. 76th Street, Greendale, Wisconsin

Along with the Motherhood Maternity locations, A Pea in the Pod located at The Groves at Shrewsbury: 597 Route 35, Shrewsbury, New Jersey will also close.

U.S. Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod stores that will close as part of the company’s latest bankruptcy filing announcement include, according to USA Today:

Alabama

  • Foley – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Mobile – Motherhood Maternity
  • Montgomery – Motherhood Maternity

Arizona

  • Chandler – Motherhood Maternity
  • Mesa – Motherhood Maternity
  • Tucson – Motherhood Maternity (two locations)

Arkansas

  • Fort Smith – Motherhood Maternity

California

  • Cerritos – Motherhood Maternity
  • Corte Madera – A Pea in the Pod
  • El Cajon – Motherhood Maternity
  • Escondido – Motherhood Maternity
  • Folsom – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Glendale – Destination Maternity
  • Huntington Beach – Motherhood Maternity
  • Irvine – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lakewood – Motherhood Maternity
  • Manhattan Beach – Destination Maternity
  • Mission Viejo – A Pea in the Pod
  • Torrance – A Pea in the Pod
  • Montebello – Motherhood Maternity
  • Palmdale – Motherhood Maternity
  • Palm Desert- Motherhood Maternity
  • Petaluma – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Riverside – Motherhood Maternity
  • San Bernardino – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • San Jose – Motherhood Maternity
  • Santa Rosa – Motherhood Maternity
  • Sherman Oaks – A Pea in the Pod
  • Temecula – Motherhood Maternity
  • Thousand Oaks – Destination Maternity
  • Torrance – Motherhood Maternity
  • Valencia – Motherhood Maternity
  • Vacaville – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Visalia – Motherhood Maternity

Colorado

  • Denver – A Pea in the Pod
  • Grand Junction – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lakewood – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Connecticut

  • Milford – Motherhood Maternity
  • South Windsor – Destination Maternity
  • Waterford – Motherhood Maternity
  • Westport – Destination Maternity

Delaware

  • Newark – Motherhood Maternity

Florida

  • Clearwater – Motherhood Maternity
  • Destin – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Fort Lauderdale – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Gainesville – Motherhood Maternity
  • Jensen Beach – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lutz – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Melbourne – Motherhood Maternity
  • Miami – Motherhood Maternity
  • Orlando – Motherhood Maternity
  • Palm Beach Gardens – A Pea in the Pod
  • Panama City – Motherhood Maternity
  • Pembroke Pines – Motherhood Maternity
  • Sanford – Motherhood Maternity
  • Sarasota – Motherhood Maternity
  • St. Augustine – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Tallahassee – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Georgia

  • Atlanta – Motherhood Maternity
  • Newnan – Motherhood Maternity
  • Dawsonville – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Columbus – Motherhood Maternity
  • McDonough – Motherhood Maternity

Idaho

  • Idaho Falls – Motherhood Maternity

Illinois

  • Aurora – Motherhood Maternity
  • Aurora – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Chicago – A Pea in the Pod
  • Gurnee – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Peoria – Motherhood Maternity
  • Rockford – Motherhood Maternity
  • Schaumburg – Destination Maternity
  • Skokie – Destination Maternity
  • Springfield – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Vernon Hill – Motherhood Maternity

Indiana

  • Carmel – Motherhood Maternity
  • Greenwood – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lafayette – Motherhood Maternity
  • Merrillville – Motherhood Maternity
  • Michigan City – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Plainfield – Motherhood Maternity

Iowa

  • Williamsburg – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Kentucky

  • Bowling Green – Motherhood Maternity
  • Florence – Motherhood Maternity
  • Simpsonville – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Louisiana

  • Bossier City – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lake Charles – Motherhood Maternity
  • Mandeville – Motherhood Maternity

Maryland

  • Annapolis – Motherhood Maternity
  • Baltimore – Motherhood Maternity
  • Towson – Motherhood Maternity

Massachusetts

  • Boston – A Pea in the Pod
  • Braintree – Destination Maternity
  • Methuen – Motherhood Maternity
  • Natick – Destination Maternity
  • Plymouth – Motherhood Maternity

Michigan

  • Howell – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Minnesota

  • Columbia – Motherhood Maternity
  • Coon Rapids – Motherhood Maternity
  • Duluth – Motherhood Maternity
  • Mankato – Motherhood Maternity
  • Minnetonka – Motherhood Maternity
  • Rochester – Motherhood Maternity

Mississippi

  • Gulfport – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Missouri

  • Independence – Motherhood Maternity
  • Joplin – Motherhood Maternity
  • Osage Beach – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • St. Louis – Motherhood Maternity
  • St. Peters – Motherhood Maternity

Montana

  • Billings – Motherhood Maternity
  • Missoula – Motherhood Maternity

Nebraska

  • Gretna – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Nevada

  • Henderson – Motherhood Maternity
  • Las Vegas – A Pea in the Pod

New Jersey

  • Bridgewater – Destination Maternity
  • Deptford – Motherhood Maternity
  • Elizabeth – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Shrewsbury – A Pea in the Pod

New York

  • Bronx – Motherhood Maternity
  • Carle Place – Destination Maternity
  • Elmhurst – Motherhood Maternity
  • Manhasset – Destination Maternity
  • Nanuet – Destination Maternity
  • Niagara Falls – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Riverhead – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Staten Island – Motherhood Maternity
  • Middletown – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lake Grove – Destination Maternity
  • Waterloo – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

North Carolina

  • Cary – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Charlotte – Destination Maternity
  • Raleigh – Motherhood Maternity
  • Smithfield – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Wilmington – Motherhood Maternity

North Dakota

  • Bismarck – Motherhood Maternity

Ohio

  • Akron – Motherhood Maternity
  • Burbank – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Columbus – A Pea in the Pod
  • Dayton – Motherhood Maternity
  • Jeffersonville – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Mentor – Motherhood Maternity

Oregon

  • Medford – Motherhood Maternity
  • Salem – Motherhood Maternity
  • Troutdale – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

Pennsylvania

  • Altoona – Motherhood Maternity
  • Erie – Motherhood Maternity
  • Lancaster – Motherhood Maternity
  • North Wales – Motherhood Maternity
  • Philadelphia – Destination Maternity
  • Philadelphia – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Wayne – Motherhood Maternity
  • Whitehall – Motherhood Maternity
  • Willow Grove- Motherhood Maternity

South Carolina

  • Myrtle Beach – Motherhood Maternity
  • Myrtle Beach – Motherhood Maternity Outlet

South Dakota

  • Rapid City – Motherhood Maternity

Tennessee

  • Franklin – Motherhood Maternity
  • Johnson City – Motherhood Maternity
  • Nashville – A Pea in the Pod

Texas

  • Abilene- Motherhood Maternity
  • Arlington – Motherhood Maternity
  • Austin – A Pea in the Pod
  • Austin – Motherhood Maternity
  • Beaumont – Motherhood Maternity
  • Brownsville – Motherhood Maternity
  • Cedar Park – Motherhood Maternity
  • Denton – Motherhood Maternity
  • El Paso – Motherhood Maternity
  • Humble – Motherhood Maternity
  • Laredo – Motherhood Maternity
  • Live Oak – Motherhood Maternity
  • Mesquite – Motherhood Maternity
  • Pearland – Motherhood Maternity
  • Waco – Motherhood Maternity

Vermont

  • South Burlington – Motherhood Maternity

Virginia

  • Arlington – Motherhood Maternity
  • Charlottesville – Motherhood Maternity
  • Dulles – Motherhood Maternity
  • McLean – A Pea in the Pod
  • Prince William – Motherhood Maternity
  • Springfield – Motherhood Maternity

Washington

  • Bellingham – Motherhood Maternity
  • Kennewick – Motherhood Maternity
  • Spokane – Motherhood Maternity

Wisconsin

  • Appleton – Motherhood Maternity
  • Oshkosh – Motherhood Maternity Outlet
  • Green Bay – Motherhood Maternity
  • Greendale – Motherhood Maternity

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Philip Pessar via Flickr

 

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The Children’s Place recently announced it will relaunch fave kiddo clothing brand Gymboree in early 2020.

As many a mom already knows, Gymboree shuttered all of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. Reportedly, The Children’s Place bought the rights associated with Gymboree (and the Crazy 8 brand) for $76 million.

In a press statement Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer for The Children’s Place, said, “We have embarked upon an exciting journey to bring this iconic brand back to the loyal Gymboree customers, who continue to voice an unrivaled passion and affinity for it. We are thrilled to be able to revitalize bow-to-toe collections that create magical childhood moments.” Elfers also added, “We are making every effort to meet her high standards for curated and elevated product and eagerly anticipate welcoming her back to the Gymboree brand.”

The company plans to launch a personalized online shopping experience on Gymboree.com and sell the brand’s products in more than 200 of The Children’s Place stores across the United States and Canada starting in 2020. The new website will include Gymboree clothing collections in sizes 12M-8T, an enhanced loyalty program and the ability to buy by collection.

Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Senior Vice President, Global Merchandising for The Children’s Place, said, “We believe a multichannel offering combining an enhanced online shopping experience with inviting in-store locations will best serve long-standing Gymboree customers, and also welcome a new generation of moms to the iconic brand.” Lima-Guinehut continued, “The goal is to provide a Gymboree brand experience that reconnects mom to the branded product that she loves, and also provides her with enhanced capabilities she’s come to expect from best-in-class, omni-channel retailers.”

Visit Gymboree.com from late October through mid-January to enter to win an entire Spring 2020 collection in the brand’s Superfan Sweepstakes. Shoppers can also snag one of the weekly $2,500 Gymboree gift card giveaways.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Phillip Pessar via Flickr

 

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All car accidents take a heavy toll on all individuals involved in the accident. However, things can be even more difficult when our children are involved in a car mishap. I sincerely hope and pray that your teens never run into such incidents. However, it really helps to know what a parent should do under such difficult situations. Always remember that when a teenager is involved in an accident, their emotional health is the most important factor to focus on. Everything else can be dealt with later on. 

Enquire about Your Child’s Health: When you first come to know about the accident, your initial comments must be focused around your child’s health and others involved in the incident. Even if you are worried about the damage to your car, don’t talk about it right away. Accidents can be much more traumatic for a teenager than you think. In these circumstances, most of them feel that they have failed themselves, as well as, their parents. They also understand that the accident has its financial consequences that their parents will have to bear. Therefore, as a parent, your job is to reassure them that they are not a failure by any means. 

Go to the Accident Scene: Get to the accident scene as early as possible because your presence will provide the much-needed emotional support to your kid. Your presence on the scene will also act as a buffer from other parties involved in the accident because these individuals are not likely to be understanding of a teenager’s mistake. 

Moreover, you will also get an opportunity to inspect the accident scene and understand what actually happened. It is likely that your child will be in a state of shock. On his or her behalf, collect detailed information of the other parties involved in the accident, and take photos of the accident scene. Also, if the police have still not arrived at the scene, protecting crash site evidence is important. Once the police arrive, try to collect a copy of their accident report.  

If your child is injured in the accident, take him or her to a nearby medical facility, and arrange proper care as early as you can. Don’t forget to collect the detailed examination report from the facility, because this will help you while filing an insurance claim. 

Call the Insurance Company: Your next important task is to call the insurance company. Provide them all the details you have about the accident so that they can process your claim immediately. During this entire process, have your child nearby, so that he or she can hear everything. First, the insurer may ask questions that you may not be able to answer. Second, by being a part of this discussion, your child will understand how auto insurance policies work, which will certainly benefit them in the long run.  

As time goes by, your child will gradually come out of the stressed emotional state caused by the accident. However, in the aftermath of the accident, the parents must do certain things. 

  • Reinforce the value of responsible driving: Remind your child of the potential consequences of driving too fast, using mobile devices while driving, and distracted driving. This may end up becoming an emotional discussion, but will surely make your kid more responsible in the future while driving. It is also a good idea to have them enrolled in a local driving safety class

  • Get them back to driving: After an accident, your teen may feel hesitant to start driving again. However, once the emotions settle down, try to get them back in the driving seat as soon as possible. If required, be with them for the first few times to provide a sense of comfort and security.  

I love RedTri authors, publishing, and talking incessantly about them. My passion is partnering with authors to bring worthwhile content to publication. I started blog as a way to create a community of writers, both published and seeking publication.