4 Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy School’s Out! What Can You Do?
It’s summertime, which means your kids are out of school and at home during their break. This is an exciting time because you get to spend more time with your children, but it can also be stressful. Since your kids are not engaged in school every day with their peers, you may have to find ways to keep them entertained during the summer. Luckily, there are a few activities your children can do to stay busy and active while they’re on summer break. VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY. Make a habit of visiting your local library once a week for your children to pick out books they can read. You can challenge them to see how many books they can complete over the summer. Although your child may read educational books for school, now is their time to pick out something they want to read just for fun. Some libraries offer summer reading programs and activities that your child can participate in. By going to the library over the summer, your child’s
mind will stay engaged, and their love for reading can increase.
GO TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. In most states, there are history and science museums, art galleries, and zoos that you and your children can visit. If these attractions are state-funded, they often have free admission for visitors. These activities are great if your child is a visual learner. They can touch and interact with exhibits and learn more about history or science. Who said learning couldn’t be both fun and educational? CREATE A CRAFT STATION. Do you have creative children? Then a craft station is a perfect activity to get their creative minds turning! You can either go to your big-box store and pick up some arts and crafts supplies, or you can use items from around your home, such as used printer paper, toilet paper rolls, old colored pencils or crayons, and items from
nature. If you need inspiration on what to make, you can look online for different crafts your child can create. VISIT PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS. Summer camps can be expensive; luckily, some parks and recreation centers host day camps that are much cheaper than private camps. Sometimes they will have daily activities that your child can participate in to burn off some energy. If you’re looking for a place where your children can play outside and stay active, going to your local parks is a great resource. If they aren’t hosting day camps, you and your children can play outside by throwing a Frisbee, having a picnic, or going on a nature walk. Summer is an exciting time, and with these activities, you and your child can spend some quality time together!
What Are They — And Should You Take One? DISPUTED CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS
The workers’ compensation process is not as simple as it should be. Many claims are denied and appealed, and the process can be lengthy, frustrating, and stressful. So, it can seem like a blessing when the insurance company approaches an injured worker before the appeals hearing with a disputed claims settlement (DCS). The process ends, and the worker gets paid. What’s not to like? While the insurance company may offer an attractive-looking settlement, they aren’t in the business of giving away money. More often than not, they settle to avoid paying out any additional funds. More importantly, when someone accepts a DCS, they essentially sell their rights to the insurance company. To make an educated decision, one has to know what those rights are worth. The first matter to consider is your outstanding medical bills. The insurance company will generally pay a portion out of the settlement, but the injured worker is often left holding the bag on the rest. Before signing an agreement, a worker should fully understand what bills the insurance company will pay and what they will owe out of their own pocket.
Then there is the matter of future medical care. Most health insurance won’t cover medical care for a work injury. So, if the injured worker’s health worsens in the future or they develop a new condition, they will need a plan to pay for the medical bills. Therefore, a DCS is probably not the best option for a worker who will require ongoing care or is likely to suffer complications. But there are times when a DCS can benefit an injured worker. When the doctors involved in a case have disagreements regarding whether an injury happened on the job, a claimant’s chances in the appeals process become unpredictable. The more in dispute the claim is, the riskier leaving the decision up to a judge becomes, and a DCS may be the best option. Before making any decisions about a disputed claims settlement, it’s most important to consider your future. Will you be able to return to work? What will you do when the money runs out? Di Bartolomeo Law Office helps clients evaluate these questions and more every day. If you’ve been offered a DCS, get expert help before making a decision by calling us at 503-325-8600.
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