"Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States and an official partner of the Heisman Trophy, is kicking off the college football season with a new television commercial, an online sweepstakes and a partnership with 1991 Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard."
There are so many things friends and family never tell you about having children. You only experience and learn how to handle these things when you are presented with them. From frequent colds (especially if in a daycare setting) to trouble getting kids to sleep and stay asleep at night, to injuries sustained when playing around with friends or when engaged in sports, you can never fully be prepared for things -- but, there are ways to ease your mind with these helpful sports safety tips from 1991 Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard, who is partnering with Aflac this college football season. Here are some great tips for parents with kids who play football, or sports in general (as these tips go hand and hand with most sports our kids play)
"Baseball
is often referred to as “America’s favorite past time,” but many believe that
football is America’s game. The Super Bowl is the biggest sports event of the
year, and college football constantly dominates headlines in the fall. However,
since football is such a demanding and physical sport, injuries can be common
and sometimes serious enough to lead to a trip to the emergency room.
However,
it doesn’t have to be that way! To help your children learn how to keep things
as safe as possible on the football field, follow these tips:
1) Football = lots of
gear!
Some
equipment may look “optional,” but it is important to wear all necessary pads
and safety gear each time you play. If you show up for a practice or game
without it, alert your coach immediately.
2) Follow the rules
While
physical prowess is central to football, you must obey the rules. In the heat
of the moment it’s easy to forget, but there is a reason why things like
tripping, clipping, blocking below the knees and helmet-to-helmet contact are
illegal in football: they can be very dangerous to both you and your opponents.
3) Listen to your
body
If
at any point you feel pain or discomfort while playing, notify your coach and
get out of the game. While sitting on the sidelines is one of the most
difficult situations a player can face, pushing through injuries increases the
severity and keeps you out of action longer.
4) Take the doctor’s
orders
After
experiencing a sports injury, the first question a player often asks is,
"When can I play again?" The answer depends on the injury. Always
listen to your doctor. Even if you can't return right away, a doctor or
physical therapist might have suggestions and advice on what you can do to stay
fit and rehab the injury. It is important to always check with a doctor before attempting
any activity following an injury.
5) Make sure you’re
covered
Accidents
happen. When unexpected injuries happen on the football field, make sure you’re
prepared with supplemental insurance to help cover out-of-pocket expenses.
According to the 2014 Aflac WorkForces Report, 66 percent of U.S. workers could
not afford the costs associated with a serious illness or injury. That’s why
voluntary insurance plans are so important. In the event of a serious injury, they
help provide peace of mind and cash benefits to help you get back in the game fast."
When unexpected illness or injuries DO happen, make sure you’re prepared with supplemental insurance.
According to the 2014 Aflac WorkForces Report, 66 percent of workers could not afford the costs associated with a serious illness or injury.
Want to hear something else startling?
"Without health insurance, the average cost to treat a broken leg, for example, is over $10,0001 - now just imagine a serious back injury!"
That’s where Aflac comes in ... if someone with an Aflac supplemental insurance plan experiences a serious illness or injury, Aflac helps ease the financial stress and provides cash benefits to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses.
Supplemental insurance could help cover these and other expenses that may not be fully covered by your major medical insurance:
o Broken teeth
o Concussions
o Ambulance, ground and air
o Emergency room visits
o Lacerations
For nearly six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. To learn more about Aflac and their supplemental insurance plans visit http://www.aflac.com/individuals/default.aspx.
Even though my girls are little, they have already had their fair share of ER and doctors visits due to injuries on the field and off. Last year alone, we found ourselves in the ER with our oldest twice as she was playing soccer in the backyard with Bella and their friends, and had a rock or other sharp object hit her in the head. This had us up at the ER to get her forehead glued shut.
Savannah sporting a band-aid to cover the gash on her forehead,
which we needed to have glued shut, at the ER.
Then, a few months later, Bella took a tumble off the balance beam during gymnastics practice and blacked out, We were up all night monitoring her for a concussion. And, then right before the holidays, Bella was at gymnastics and dislocated her elbow while on the uneven bars. We had to rush her to the ER to have her elbow popped back into place, and then were icing and heating it the next few days, until she was back to her old self.
You can never predict if and when your child will get injured while playing with friends or engaged in recreational sports, nor can you keep them from wanting to join because of fears they may hurt themselves. But, with the above sports safety tips, and precautions you take with your kids, you can be better prepared if an injury does occur.
Seeing my kids sick and hurt is one of the most difficult parts of being a part, as I don't like to see them in pain. But, I also don't want to miss seeing them smile when they score a goal in a soccer game, land a dismount at gymnastics, or simply dance like no one is watching in dance class.
So, don't get caught off guard with sports injuries and your children, especially now that football is in full swing. Hopefully with the helpful sports safety tips I shared above from the 1991 Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard and being well-informed about the supplemental insurance plans available from Aflac, you will be better prepared to handle your child's sports injuries, if and when they occur.
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I don't know about you, but I love watching the Aflac Duck commercials. And, now there is a new television commercial, which first started airing back on August 28th, that has the Aflac Duck sharing his so-called football knowledge (or lack there of).
Here is the cute commercial, if you haven't seen it yet...
Here is the cute commercial, if you haven't seen it yet...
"While the Aflac Duck might not be a football genius, he’ll hustle to help Aflac pay your claim – on average in just four days."
Are you the ultimate college football fan? If so, this #AflacSweeps is for you! Three lucky fans will win a trip for two, a pair of tickets to one of three college football games in November, a chance to meet Desmond Howard and more. Enter once per 24 hours on Facebook; for bonus entries, share on Twitter.
-- Enter the Ultimate College Football Experience Sweepstakes --
Three prize packages will be awarded; winners will be announced Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11.
Each prize package includes:
• Two tickets to the biggest college football game of the weekend.
• Meet & greet with Desmond Howard.
• Round trip airfare.
• Hotel accommodations.
• Ground transportation to and from events.
• $500 prepaid debit card for food and other expenses.
Enter today by visiting http://clvr.li/1xiJoTo. Then, spread the word to let your friends know it’s #GameOn!
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