How to Model Confident Care for Kids THE POWER OF HEARING IN HEALING No matter what station of life someone is in, they deserve to feel safe. Of course, physical safety is always paramount, but what about emotional safety? In our often busy and complex lives, ensuring our loved ones feel safe on the inside can be overlooked. This is especially true if you’re a working parent, juggling obligations to your young ones and your own sense of stability and peace of mind. Here are two quick but valuable tips for making the journey emotionally safer for you and them. NOT EVERY PROBLEM REQUIRES A SOLUTION. We’ve all had days when we need to vent to someone close to us. While the recipient of our woes may immediately start suggesting ways to solve the problem, all we really want is for someone to hear and understand us. It’s the same with children, who sometimes just crave the security of someone who listens to them. In these instances, saying, “Wow, you’ve had a tough day,” may be more helpful than proclaiming, “Here’s what you’re doing wrong and how to fix it.” Of course, adding something that elicits a smile or chuckle from a stressed child never hurts. Above all, be sure to validate their emotions. Even if their negative situation seems minuscule by adult standards, acknowledging it may still mean the world to them in that moment. CALM CAN BE FOUND IN CHAOS. It’s a Monday morning. Everyone is running late, the toast is burnt, a glass of orange juice has just spilled all over the kitchen table, and your little ones are talking a mile a minute. While these moments may make you want to shout on the inside, keeping a calm, gentle demeanor outside will help reduce tension for your kids
HOLD HOLIDAY OVERSERVERS ACCOUNTABLE Uncover the Party-to-Roadway Pipeline That Causes December’s Worst Crashes Office parties, family dinners, and festive nights out keep most of our holiday season booked and busy. But every year, celebrations take a dangerous turn when someone has “just one more” and gets behind the wheel. Drunk driving crashes spike during the holidays, leaving victims facing life-changing injuries, overwhelming bills, and painful uncertainty about what comes next. What many people don’t realize is this: The driver isn’t always the only one responsible. Bars, event venues, and even private hosts can be held accountable when they allow unsafe drinking to happen. And understanding those protections can make all the difference in your recovery. DRAM SHOP LAWS CAN LEAD TO INJURY LIABILITY. Across Texas, and in many other states, businesses that serve alcohol must follow strict rules. When a bar, restaurant, event venue, or even a hotel carelessly continues serving drinks to someone who is clearly impaired, they may share responsibility if that person later causes an accident. The same is true when alcohol is supplied to someone underage. Evidence such as receipts, witness statements, surveillance footage, and staff training records can play a significant role in establishing fault. Our firm knows how to secure and use that evidence before it disappears. SOCIAL HOSTS SHOULD STAY DILIGENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Many people are surprised to learn that responsibility doesn’t always end with the driver or the bar. Some states also hold private hosts accountable, especially when minors are involved. Texas law allows claims against adults over 21 who knowingly let anyone under 18 drink on property they control, unless they’re a parent, guardian, or spouse of the minor. That means if a teen leaves a holiday gathering intoxicated and causes a crash, the host who supplied the alcohol or allowed drinking to happen may also be legally responsible. YOU MAY HAVE MORE OPTIONS THAN YOU THINK. If you were injured by someone who had too much to drink, you may be able to pursue compensation from several sources, including the driver, a business that served them, a negligent host, or even an employer that failed to ensure safe alcohol service at a company Christmas party. If a celebration turned into tragedy, we’re here to help you understand your options and fight for the justice you deserve.
before they head off to school and set a strong example of how to react under pressure. Frustrating situations are inevitable, but how we respond to them is our choice. By remaining calm and showing compassion even in challenging times, we comfort our children as much as we show them how to comfort themselves.
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