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 Workers’ Comp Deposition Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer
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How, when, and where did the accident happen?
In many workers’ compensation cases, a deposition will be held during the discovery phase to uncover all of the details surrounding a claim. Either party can call for a deposition as a way to avoid any surprises late in the process. A deposition is by no means a way to discredit your claim, but providing detailed and accurate answers can make a huge difference. As such, it’s important to be prepared before a deposition begins. Your attorney is allowed to be present at the deposition, and they will provide you guidance on how to best approach it. Certain basic tactics, like remaining calm, taking your time, and providing only honest answers, are hugely beneficial. In addition to these sound practices, it’s helpful to know the types of questions you will be asked long before you ever sit down with the opposing party. Most depositions will begin with some baseline information about yourself, your personal history, and your record of employment. It’s wise to bring along documents with regard to these matters, but you probably won’t need to do much preparation in terms of giving adequate replies. What you should think about in advance, though, is how you’ll answer the following questions related to your work injury.
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What part of your body was hurt in the accident?
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Did anyone see the accident?
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When did you report the accident?
When you work with an experienced attorney, you will be ready to address these questions before you enter a deposition. The answers you provide will have a significant bearing on the outcome of your claim, which is one of the many reasons it behooves you to work with somebody who understands the intricacies of workers’ compensation law in Florida. Our team of attorneys can help with every step of the workers’ comp process, including guiding you through the deposition process. If you’re injured at work, call Coye Law Firm today at 407-901-2712 to find out how we can help.
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