HEALTH BENEFITS OF FAMILY GARDENING
GIVE YOUR KID THE GIFT OF A GREEN THUMB
book, “Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System.” The two found that exposure to different microbes, like those found in a garden, strengthens a child’s immune system and makes them less likely to develop allergies. If this is your first time gardening, you don’t need much to get started. Grab a few shovels, a pair of gloves for each family member, and fresh potting soil, and you’ll be set. Then, you can decide together which plants you’d like to grow! Carrots are fun because of the surprise factor — just imagine your child discovering that the part they eat grows below the ground! Peas are tasty and fairly easy to grow, as are strawberries. The options really are endless. Depending on the growing season in your area, you can choose to buy seeds or opt for rooted plants.
Yes, there will always be football season, basketball season, and soccer season, but right now, it’s gardening season. That means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and play in the dirt. If you’ve been searching for a way to get the kids away from technology and engaged with the real world, gardening is the perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy. Not only is it fun, but it’s also beneficial for your kids’ development. For example, gardening can improve your children’s analytical abilities. As Dr. Wendy Matthews says, “Gardening exercises important reasoning, initiation, planning, and organization skills.” Furthermore, several studies, including one at Texas A&M University, suggest that gardening improves a child’s attitude toward fruits and vegetables and may make them more likely to choose them as snacks. Gardening helps kids identify with where their food is coming from, and nothing tastes better than a freshly picked strawberry or pea pod they grew themselves.
Last but certainly not least, the best part of gardening as a family is the healthy, fresh produce you’ll get to enjoy all summer long!
Jack Gilbert, a scientist at the University of Chicago and a parent himself, and his co-author, Rob Knight, emphasize the health benefits of garden time in their
TAKE THESE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF HOW TO RESPOND AFTER YOU’RE IN A CAR COLLISION
RECORD ANY INJURIES YOU’VE SUSTAINED AND ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR CAR. As soon as you’re able, take photos of any bruises or injuries you’ve sustained and write down any discomfort or pain you are feeling. Do the same for your vehicle, taking photos and writing down any damage. DO NOT ADMIT FAULT. Avoid any admission of fault. Even if you’ve been given a ticket, this does not show fault. Only discuss the details of the accident with the police or your attorney. Don’t talk about your insurance policy limits with the other driver. If the other driver suggests a roadside settlement, do not accept it. There may be hidden damage to you and your vehicle. We know it can be challenging to remember all of this in the moments after a collision. To help you feel better informed of this process, we’ve created a brochure that covers all the key steps and information you will need to gather following a car collision. It includes each of the points we have addressed here as well as space for you to fill in this vital information.
Something we’ve seen over the last couple of months is that our police force isn’t always available to respond to car collisions. Because of this, it’s even more important that drivers involved in a collision know what information they need in order to seek compensation. After you’ve confirmed that everyone involved is okay and sought medical attention if needed, here are the steps you’ll want to take.
ASK FOR THE OTHER DRIVER’S INFORMATION. Ask the other driver for their phone number, address, driver’s license number, and insurance information, including their policy number and effective dates. Take photos whenever possible to verify information. If there are other people at the scene, ask for their contact information and potential witness statements. DON’T FORGET THEIR LICENSE PLATE. The biggest detail we see getting missed is license plates. This is vital information for your claim. If you can snap a picture of the back of the driver’s car and it’s a Kentucky plate, we can run it and find out additional information.
Contact our office to get your FREE copy of the brochure. Keep it in your glove compartment and feel better equipped should you find yourself in a collision.
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