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What To Do When Recovering From An Unexpected Accident As A Parent

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Many people become more safety conscious upon becoming a parent. However, no matter how cautious you may be in your daily life, accidents can and do happen. As a result, it’s important that you’re aware of the steps you should follow in the aftermath of an incident, in order to ensure the best outcome moving forward.

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This remains crucial regardless of whether or not your children were with you at the time, as your own health, well-being, and safety are paramount to theirs – meaning that if you don’t take care of yourself, you’ll find it harder to take care of them. 

With that in mind, here are some steps you should follow in the wake of an unexpected accident. 

Prioritize recovery. Whether you were involved in a car accident or are suffering from a workplace injury, it’s crucial that you give yourself the time you need to recover. Follow all medical advice that is given to you by your doctor, and don’t try to get up on your feet again before you are ready. If this means that you’ll need a little help with looking after your children for a while, call in for reinforcements from friends and family. While you may not want to burden them, they all want what is best for you and will be happy to step in when needed. The more time you give yourself to rest up and recover, the easier the next few months will be. 

Reach out to a lawyer. Unexpected accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries that are hard to recover from. If you require a lot of medical care and support, or to take time off work, they can also cost you considerably. As such searching for legal representation by searching War For Hou (or elsewhere if another location is more suitable) is a great way to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve in the wake of your incident. This reduces the amount of pressure you’ll face staying on top of mounting bills, meaning it can be a great way to lower stress that could otherwise prolong recovery. Furthermore you can have peace of mind that they are experienced in dealing with such matters, regardless of the kind of injury, you can find a specialist out there that can take charge of the case. Say you slipped on wet ground at work; offices like an Anidjar Levine slip and fall injury lawyer are only a phone call away.

Take care of your mental health too. The aftermath of an accident (or the recovery period) can also take its toll on your mental health. As a result, it’s important that you take care of yourself emotionally (as well as physically) during this time. This could mean that you need to work on your own mental health stigmas that you may have developed, by accepting that it’s okay not to be okay, and that you can ask for help no matter what situation you have found yourself in. Whether you choose to reach out to friends and family, or to a licensed professional, do not suffer in silence. There is always somebody ready and willing to listen, to provide you with the advice you need to get back on track and feel more like yourself again. Much like physical recovery, emotional healing can take time – but it’s an important one, and you’ll feel much better by working on it than by attempting to ignore your emotions.

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When Should You Consider Fertility Treatment?

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For those struggling to conceive, there are many different forms of fertility treatment out there. But just when should you start considering these forms of treatment? This post explains some of the things to consider before looking into fertility treatment options. 

How long have you been trying?

On average, it takes couples five to six months to conceive. If you’ve only been trying for a few months, you should stick at it. There are many things you can do to try and boost your fertility during this time such as eating the right foods, taking supplements, reducing stress, giving up alcohol, getting a good amount of sleep and tracking your ovulation cycle.

If you’ve been trying for a year with no luck, it’s worth seeing a doctor. Similarly, if you experience more than one miscarriage, it could be worth speaking to a doctor. 

How old are you?

As a woman, your age can impact how likely you are to fall pregnant. Past the age of 35, fertility starts to decline rapidly. You can still get pregnant up until you experience your menopause, but the chance becomes lower the older you get.

If you are over 35 and have been struggling to conceive, you may want to talk to a doctor after 6 months. At this point, you don’t want to be waiting a year to take action – doctors will usually be more willing to skip straight to treatment options. 

Have you got a diagnosed fertility problem?

Sometimes fertility issues are difficult to diagnose, but often they can be pinpointed to specific problems such as PCOS, fibroids, low sperm count or imbalances of hormones. If you’re a man on estrogen blockers, you should look into quit using them to help increase your fertility. A doctor will be able to take you through various tests to work out if your difficult conceiving is due to one of these problems. Having a diagnosis will make it much easier to not be approved for fertility treatment, but help you choose the right one. 

Can you afford treatment?

Certain forms of fertility treatment are more expensive than others. At first, you may be recommended medication, which should be fairly affordable. If medication does not work or is not suitable to your diagnosis, IVF may be another option to consider, which is typically a lot more expensive ( on average between $10,000 and $25,000 for one cycle). By taking the time to look around, you may be able to find an affordable IVF clinic. Meanwhile, when it comes to surgery, expect to pay anything between $5,000 and $20,000. 

Do you know which form of treatment is right for you?

Different types of treatment will be recommended to you by your doctor. This could include different types of medication and procedures. On top of the cost, it’s worth considering the effectiveness of each one and the risks. In most cases, it’s worth trying medication first, and then looking into procedures like surgery, IVF and IUI. If these don’t work, there may still be ways to have a child including surrogacy and adoption.

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3 Wonderful Tricks We Can Play On Our Children To Preserve Their Health

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It’s true to say that children rarely know what’s best for them. If they had the choice, they’d never go to bed until 4 am each morning, they would eat ice cream every three meals of the day, and all of the budgeted money they receive would be spent in the local toy store.

As such, sometimes it’s worthwhile for a parent to play ‘the bad guy’ to ensure discipline is applied towards treating them correctly, and helping them develop in the right manner. Yet sometimes, a child, despite how nice their disposition may otherwise be, can be wholly uncooperative with this aim. That in itself can be a relatively irritating problem to manage, especially if we’re already overtired and overworked.

Thankfully, there are a few wonderful tricks you can play on your child to ensure they don’t know you’re trying to ‘do what’s best for them,’ instead thinking you’re giving them a break. If only they knew. We’re sure you’re at the edge of your seat, so without further ado, let’s get started.

Great-Tasting Medication

Kids notoriously dislike medicine, and that’s okay, they may be too young to swallow pills or capsules and so we can’t blame them for that. Also, not all liquid medications have been flavored appropriately. However, some have. For instance, using Combantrin which taste like chocolate pellets, or opting for the child-friendly strawberry-flavored paracetamol can make a big difference in how receptive they are to it. If you frame it as a simple treat (and keep the package well out of their reach), you can help them get the medical support they need.

Vegetable Alternatives

 Of course, all children deserve a healthy and balanced diet, but sometimes, this can be difficult for them to understand. This is why it can be a good idea to sneak vegetables into their food, from sweet potato fries from a light broccoli or pea sauce with a meal, as they grow we can start integrating better and more tasty vegetables into their diets with care. It can also be worthwhile to show them just how tasty vegetables can be in general, such as by steaming and roasting them too as opposed to just boiling and losing the taste. 

One important thing to consider is to avoid catastrophising vegetables or making them seen as a bargaining chip (you’ll only get dessert if you eat those!) because this entrenches the combative attitude your child might have. Instead, allowing vegetables to speak for themselves, as funny as that sounds, can be key.

The Awesome ‘Choice Trick’

A good way to trick your child into doing something you wish for is to give them a binary choice which helps them accept something you need to do. For instance, you may ask them if they want their milk in a red or blue cup, so that they don’t question the idea of milk, only the kind of cup style they’re feeling that day. You can see how this principle is applied, and most of the time it works.

With this advice, you’re sure to play these wonderful sleight of hand tricks in helping your child developing in the healthiest manner.