(Don’t) Get Lost!
Getting separated can be scary. With a little prior planning, you can prepare for better outcomes.
We don’t like to think about preparing a child for being lost, but as usual, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Here are three tips:
- Take a picture of your child with your cell phone when you arrive at your destination. You’ll have the most current photo and the clothing they are wearing.
- Have your child memorize your name and phone number.
- Instruct your children to find someone in uniform or a mom with kids if he or she ever becomes separated from you. These two groups of people almost always know what to do!
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I love these tips! You just never know what is going to happen.
Good tips to remember. I always had a recent picture and fingerprint in a file that our police gave us, just in case.
Great tips! I know I would be lost in a crisis so its best to prepare in advance just in case!
Those are super simple and great tips! When we get busy with things, we always tend to forget to do the small things like taking a quick photo.
Really great tips. I like the one about taking a picture!
This is one thing as a Mom I always fear! Great tips, thanks!
Such a good idea!
I really need to do this with my 3 1/2 year old. He knows his name but I’m not sure he’d actually talk to anyone if he were to get lost. :/
Great reminder to always be careful and safe. I am glad we keep up to date pictures on our phones & in our wallets. We also make sure our son has a copy of emergency contact information in his backpack/luggage when we are traveling.