HELP YOUR KIDS ACHIEVE MORE THIS YEAR
WITH SIMPLE, ACTIONABLE GOALS
With every new year comes an opportunity to reinvent ourselves or start down a new path toward self-improvement. Making resolutions is a big part of many families’ New Year’s traditions, and parents often have a desire for their kids to take part in that tradition when they’re old enough. Following through on resolutions is tough, especially for young children, but with your help, they can achieve their goals. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH. You are your children’s role model for almost everything, including following through on New Year’s resolutions. So, ask yourself if you follow through on your own resolutions. When you proclaim that you will read more books or finally get a gym membership, do you actually try to do it? Your kids will assign as much importance to New Year’s resolutions as you do, so by sticking to your own commitments, you can help them stay on track too. KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND ACHIEVABLE. When your kids are forming their resolutions, their first attempts will probably be very
broad. Statements like “I want to be more kind” or “I will try to help more around the house” incorporate good values but don’t include any actionable steps. Help your kids think of tangible ways to act on those goals. For example, if they want to be tidier, a good resolution might be for them to clean their room once a week or take responsibility for one household chore every day. DON’T DO ALL THE WORK FOR THEM. While it’s important for you to help your kids formulate their goals, be sure that you aren’t taking over. If they’re ultimately responsible for their resolutions, they’ll feel more compelled to keep them. Instead, suggest different goal areas they could improve, such as home, school, or sports, and let them elaborate. When it comes to creating habits, nobody is perfect, so even if your kids falter on their goals in the middle of February, don’t worry. The important thing is that you continue to encourage them every step of the way.
Fast Facts About Slip-and-Fall Accidents Who’s to Blame?
“didn’t look where they were going.” However, in the State of Georgia, property owners have a responsibility to ensure that visitors to that location can move safely on their property. This includes:
Michael was picking up sandwiches for himself and his wife at a local deli when he slipped on a puddle of water. When he fell, Michael knocked his head on the ground and broke his femur. The pain was so immense, Michael couldn’t get back up again, and he had to be rushed to the hospital, where he faced mounting medical bills. To make matters worse, the deli tried to deny any responsibility for Michael’s accident. Fortunately, Michael called The Champion Firm, and we were able to get him compensation for his injuries. Slip-and-fall accidents can be extremely damaging. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that falls account for 40% of job site fatalities, making it the leading cause of death in workplace injuries. A bad fall can lead to broken bones, severe cuts or lacerations, organ damage, spinal cord damage, and even traumatic brain injuries. These injuries can result in heavy medical bills and time missed from work, which is why it’s important that the person responsible for the fall be held accountable. But if you fall in a public place, who’s to blame?
• Putting up signs indicating wet, slick, or dangerous areas • Making sure their property is free of common hazards that could cause slip-and-fall accidents, like ice or uneven flooring • Providing handrails when needed • Regularly checking that their property is safe and providing maintenance when needed If you fell and hurt yourself in a public place, like a grocery store, restaurant, or hotel, because the property owner or manager failed to take necessary precautions, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Keep in mind that the insurance company may fight your claim or even give you a quick, lowball settlement. Make sure you’re working with a personal injury attorney who is prepared to fight for your fair share. The team at The Champion Firm have experience handling complex slip-and-fall cases. If you’ve been injured in a fall, call 404-596-8044 and talk about your options today.
Some property owners may attempt to dodge responsibility by insisting that the fall victim was being “reckless” or that they
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