You’re Getting Very Sleepy ... Establishing a Bedtime Routine for the School Year
bed around 10 p.m., push their bedtime to 9:45 p.m., and then push it back to 9:30 p.m. one week later. Slowly work your way back to an appropriate time, and bedtime will be easier when school starts. Make It Easy Though the days may be getting shorter, it’s still relatively light out at night, making it nearly impossible for your kids to doze off when they should. Sleep experts recommend creating a sleeping space that mimics a cave: dark, cool, and quiet. This means sunlight shouldn’t sneak into the room, and the home should be a quiet zone after bedtime. No one wants to sleep while everyone else is having fun, so it’s important that everyone in the home is quiet at bedtime. Just Relax This is a rule your family should follow year-round, not just when you want to reestablish a routine. At a certain time each night, begin the nightly wind-down. For example, at 8 p.m. shut off your screens, put on pajamas, and engage in a relaxing activity, like reading a book or doing some yoga. Signaling to your body and your family that it’s time for bed will help your kiddos, and you, fall asleep at an appropriate time.
Between vacations, bonfires, and sporting tournaments, your children’s sleep schedule probably went on break when they did this summer. With school fast approaching, it’s vital to get your kids back on a proper sleep schedule. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, getting enough sleep can significantly improve a child’s growth and cognitive function.
But getting a restful night’s sleep is easier said than done when kids have had almost complete freedom for three months. Try these tips to get your kids snoozing through August and prepared for school. Start Early and Go Slowly When practicing this tip, think of the old adage: “It takes 21 days to break a habit.” If your kids have been going to bed late this summer, set a time when they must go to bed, but don’t make it too far off the time they have been regularly hitting the hay. If they shuffle off to
Common Disability Application Errors
That Will Decrease Your Approval Chances
Not Listing All of Your Ailments Some people only consider their most recent or severe injuries or conditions when applying, but that’s not enough. The SSA needs to know every detail and aspect of how a person is disabled. You should include physical injuries, mental conditions, regulated diseases like diabetes, and all other conditions that contribute to your daily hardships. Exaggerating Your Condition The best advice in describing your disability is to do it truthfully. Don't leave any conditions out but don't exaggerate them, either. Some people may act like their pain is much worse than it is during a doctor's exam in order to show that their life is negatively affected. It just doesn’t work, and it hurts your credibility. Remember, a denial is not the final say when it comes to your benefits. You can still work with an attorney to help make sure you receive what you deserve. Call Coye Law Firm today at 407-871-3191 to find out how we can help.
While the process of applying for disability benefits seems simple enough in theory, it’s often quite complicated in practice. You don’t just apply for benefits, get them approved, and begin receiving them. In fact, Social Security denies about 70% of claims at the first ask. If that seems like a huge number, some of it is by design. Because everyone is granted an appeals process, case agents are trained to deny any claim they are the slightest bit doubtful of. Some claims will simply need to be handled during the appeals process, but you can minimize your chances of being denied by correctly filling out your application. There are certain key points agents will always look for, and, if you miss them, you are basically asking to be denied. Here are three common mistakes that torpedo disability applications. Not Applying Promptly As soon as you are unable to work due to a disabling condition or injury, apply for benefits. The waiting period for benefits can range anywhere from 3–5 months. If you're out of work and not earning an income, you and your family need those benefits as soon as you can get them.
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