STOP THE SPREAD PREVENT COLDS AND THE FLU WITH KID-FRIENDLY TEACHING TOOLS
School is back in session, but your child may be bringing home more than just random facts. Germs and bacteria that spread the common cold and flu are most prevalent in schools, but while these illnesses are strong, prevention is simple. Teach your kids how to prevent the spread of bacteria this season with these helpful tips.
readily available in your home and be sure to wash your hands before every meal. In addition, stick to healthy habits when you do feel sick. Drink fluids, get plenty of rest, and seek medical attention when it’s warranted. If your children see you taking care of yourself, they will be more likely to do the same for themselves in the future. Hand washing and nose blowing are about as fun as … well, just that. It’s no wonder children don’t want to take time out of their busy play schedules to combat nasty germs. Instead of making these important steps a chore, make basic hygiene fun. Use fun songs to teach the AHH ... AHH ... ACHOO!
proper way to cover a sneeze, or do a science experiment to teach your children about how the germs spread through just one sneeze. (According to research, sneezes can travel anywhere from 19–26 feet at 100 miles per hour!) For crafty kids, let them decorate tissue boxes or hand sanitizer containers to give hygiene some flair. Soon enough, you’ll find them being smarter about their health. As kids pack into classrooms this fall, germs will fly faster than this past summer did. Prevent the spread of the common cold and flu by learning more tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention online at CDC.gov.
BUT MOMMY DOESN’T COVER HER NOSE!
Kids learn more by watching what you do rather than listening to what you tell them to do. Get in the habit of covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, and then wash your hands. Make hand sanitizer and facial tissues
INHERENT RISK AND OTHER SPORTS INJURY CONCERNS COULD AN INJURY HAVE BEEN AVOIDED?
The biggest fear of every parent of an athlete is their child getting hurt. Win or lose, a child walks off the field to play another day, but that’s not always the case after a child is injured. In some cases, the injury is the result of the game itself and could not have been prevented. In others, though, liability can be placed with a school or business owner who bears responsibility for the event. Many factors determine whether or not a sports-related injury can result in a valid case. One is the concept of inherent risk. Inherent risk applies to any activity with potential danger — a human target for a knife thrower has to consider the thrower may miss — and is relevant to many sports injuries. Injuries are a part of sports, so it’s very difficult to argue that a football player’s torn ACL is anyone’s fault. However, inherent risk doesn’t absolve schools and private sports facilities of all culpability for all injuries.
fall under the purview of premises liability law. The fact that these injuries happened at a place where sports take place is incidental because an athletic facility has the same duty to provide a safe environment as a grocery store or restaurant. Equipment that could injure untrained spectators needs to be secured, and the premises cannot be kept in a condition hazardous to patrons and visitors. When coaches and recreation facility employees are negligent in their care, you also have grounds to bring suit. Long gone are the days when a coach could be considered “tough” or “no-nonsense” for withholding water and pushing players past the brink of exhaustion. People who run ropes courses and the like need to be trained in and adhere to safety standards. Breaching these standards of conduct increases the likelihood a child will be injured. If your child has been injured while playing sports or at a sports facility, we’d love to explore the details surrounding the injury and determine whether you have grounds for a case. Call us at 334-314-1814 for a free consultation.
One scenario where a facility may be held liable involves injuries occurring outside of the field of play. These cases
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