This is part of a sponsored safety campaign with DiMe Media and  Allstate Foundation. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

The Allstate Foundation’s “Driving Change” program – is celebrating its 10^th anniversary. Over the past decade, the Foundation has reached more than 56 million people with resources and information that have contributed to driving down teen car crash fatalities by nearly 48 percent.

Did you know that parents are the NUMBER ONE influence on teen drivers? That’s why it is VERY important for parents to lead by example. Make sure to buckle up, don’t use your cell phone and don’t speed.

Tips for Parents:

• Model your own good driving behavior behind the wheel. And remember, your teen is watching.
• Use these laws as a starting point to setting your own rules of the road for your child.
• Ride with your teen driver at least 30 minutes a week, especially the first year after your teen is licensed.

I think it’s very important that parents start a conversation with their children even before they get behind the wheel for the first time. For example, my parents would always explain to us how driving was a big responsibility because not only is the driver in control of their lives, but the ones of their passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. My parents also sat us down and told us what they expected from us while driving. I know some families who even had a hard-copy agreement that clearly stated the family driving rules, expectations and penalties if rules/expectations are not met/broken.

Below, are some of  our tips for parents of new teen drivers:

1. Buckle up. 61% of teen passengers killed in a car crash weren’t wearing a seat belt.
2. Put phone AWAY. Absolutely no talking/texting.
3. Slow down. 84% of parents and 79% of teens admit to speeding.
4. Don’t drink and drive. Not even a drink because that will show your teen exemption.
5. Limit night driving. 6PM to midnight is the most deadly time for teens on the road.
6. Limit passengers. Teens are 4x more likely to be killed in a car crash with 3+ friends in the car.
7. Create rules. Like the ones listed above and penalty if they are broken.

85% of parents worry about their teen getting in a car crash, and one of the most important things a parent can do is take an active role in educating their teen driver (or soon to be drivers), it can save lives. Head on over to the Foundation’s helpful resources including the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement and the Driver Coaching Guide as well as information regarding Teen Driver Laws from around the country: https://www.allstate.com/resources

Allstate Foundation is running a social media sweepstakes through July 3. All you have to do is share some of your tips for new drivers/teen drivers to #GetThereSafe via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, tagging @AllState. All eligible entries will be placed into daily drawings to win $1,000.  For more information about Driving Change, visit  https://www.TenYearsofDrivingChange.com

Watch the video below, where we share a couple of our family tips for parents with new teen drivers:

It’s our responsibilty as parents to educate our young *new* drivers, it can save lives! @Allstate #GetThereSafe #Ad #Sweepstakes

Un vídeo publicado por Nina Gonzalez (@ninaonthemoon) el 30 de Jun de 2015 a la(s) 8:42 PDT

We love exploring big cities, it doesn’t matter if it is our fifth time there, we explore it with just as much enthusiasm and curiosity as the first time. Before, we used to explore and wander a lot by foot or public transit, but as time has gone by and our family has grown, we’ve realized that it’s just a lot more comfortable and efficient when we have our own mode of transportation.

On our most recent trip to LA, we found ourselves zipping around in a sleek 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport for a week. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport quickly caught our attention with its luxurious bold character line running the length of the vehicle, and chrome accents.

As we set up Lunit’a car seat and later got comfortable ourselves we noticed that  the Outlander looks small on the outside, but the inside is wide. It seats 5, which makes it a  perfect match for a small family who wants to travel comfortably, while enjoying the perks of a SUV, like the panoramic glass roof with adjustable LED mood lighting. Looking up through the panoramic glass roof during the day and night was probably Little Moon’s favourite part of the Outlander Sport.  She would gaze up at the moon and I would get lost in her eyes as she focused up top.

Some other  perks of the the Mitsubishi Outlander is that it has a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio display and Digital HD Radio® and rear-view camera. The rearview camera has to be one of the greatest inventions, right? It is great for parallel parking and/or letting you know when you are getting to close to an object when you are backing up, with a warning that quickly catches your attention.

The trunk is a good size, our luggages and stroller fit perfectly. We also realized that the back seats also fold down if extra space is needed. Perfect if you’re planning to pick up some small furniture or helps a friend move. We would definitely love to take the Outlander out on a road-trip to explore some other Cities across the USA, as it is GREAT on gas and smooth cruisin’

Another one of my favourite features of the Mitsubishi Outlander is the rain-sensing windshield wipers, AMAZING. I wish the car we owned had these, LOL. They are perfect for the random rain storms you get in LA on a Spring day/night, am I right? Oh, did I mention the automatic air conditioning climate control, mhmmm 🙂

Gabriel really enjoyed the fact that the Outlander allows the driver to choose whether or not to drive standard or automatic, with just the click of a couple buttons by the wheel. We really enjoyed cruising and exploring LA in the eye-catching Outlander Sport, we felt like we fit right in with the cool kids hahaha.

Que te parece el Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, esta bonito, no?