3 Ways to Mentally Prepare Your Kids for the School Year
It may not feel like it yet, but summer is coming to a close, and summer break is ending along with it. Soon, the kids will be back to early- morning breakfasts before the school bus arrives and late-night study sessions. Thankfully, there are some steps your family can take during these closing weeks of summer to ensure your kids hit the ground running this school year. Set an Early Bedtime For many kids, summer schedules are flexible. They may have become accustomed to sleeping in and staying up late without any obligations. Getting back into the rhythm of the school year can take some getting used to. In fact, according to psychologist Cherie Valeithian, it can take upward of two weeks to properly adjust to a new sleep-wake cycle. So why not give your kids a head start and ensure they begin the school year bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? Outline a Homework Schedule Resuming a homework regimen can be a difficult transition for some kids. Late summer, when they don’t have assignments to worry about yet, can Though troubling to talk about, dog bites are some of the most common personal injury cases our lawyers take on here at Winston & Damman. In many of these cases, children end up being the victims due to their playful and curious natures. Of course, no one wants to place blame on pets or children in traumatizing accidents like these, but in the state of Michigan, the responsibility falls on the dog’s owner to ensure the safety of others in the dog’s vicinity. To clarify, this means that even if the child provoked the dog through unwanted petting, hugging, or playing, the onus still falls on the pet’s owner to guarantee that attacks do not occur. More often than not, dogs will give some kind of physical indication to warn humans of their discomfort before a bite actually occurs. According to Barkpost.com, there are several signs that a dog is about to bite: 1. They may yawn, lick their lips, or avoid eye contact to demonstrate discomfort. 2. They may growl, snarl, or show their teeth to show more severe aggravation. 3. Their muscles may go rigid while their neck and back hair rises up.
be a great opportunity to help them prepare a study schedule. Ask the following questions to help them get started: “Do you want to dive right into homework when you get home? Do you need to accommodate for a sport or extracurricular activity? Do you work best when doing your assignments in one large chunk, or would you prefer taking breaks in between assignments?” Your kids may find that last year’s schedule doesn’t work for them this year. Emphasize that this is okay; part of growing up is learning how and when you work most effectively. Don’t be afraid to help them switch things up as the school year progresses. Ask Your Kids HowThey Feel Maybe your kids are excited about the school year. Maybe they are anxious, or perhaps they’re just disappointed to see summer vacation come to an end. Starting a dialogue about the aspects of school your kids are looking forward to and those they’re dreading can help you dispel myths and identify problem areas. More than anything else, this can help your kids feel at ease about the coming year.
Some Indications a Dog Might Bite And What to Do if It Happens
4. Although it can also be an indication of happiness, dogs may slowly wag their tails if they feel reactive or on edge. 5. If you can see the whites of a dog’s eyes, it may be because of visual fixation on a perceived threat, which can be a bite warning. Dog bites can result in a lot of emotional trauma and medical expenses, and filing a claim in these situations can be very confusing and overwhelming. At Winston & Damman, we understand where to turn to receive compensation for these dangerous dog attacks. Contact one of our lawyers to learn more about how to get your child the help they need and deserve at (810) 966-WINS.
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