Amusement and theme parks are really in this
season. I bet many kids will ask their parents to visit one of them during the
holidays.
However, as parent, I know that many of you are afraid that
your kids might get lost while at the park.
Most parents' the initial reaction is to panic and
shout names of thie lost kid. But if you are in such places, the probability of getting
heard by your kids is next to impossibility and such act will make no help at
all.
Here are some simple tips that might help when exploring
public and busy places.
Have Identification.
You may put any
identification on your kids like tags with their names and contact numbers of
their parents of any adult they are with during that day. This is effective especially to kids who cannot speak. Refrain from placing home or school address for safety
reasons. Place them in a manner that it will be visible or can be easily
accessed by others without removing their clothing. If your kids are old enough,
you may put notes on their pockets so that they will provide such information
when they get lost.
Familiarize with the place.
Before roaming around, try to let your kids familiarize with the
place first, try to look for a distinct landmark and instruct them to go there
in case they get lost. This will serve as your meeting place.
Wear
bright colored clothes.
This is the parent’s “third-eye” making you easily spot
them even in the middle of the crowd or at a distance.
Assigning clothes that can only be used in public
places can also help parents remember what dress they are wearing and easily
give information to authorities especially when in panic mode.
Carry a
recent photo.
Nowadays, carrying a phot is not that applicable because of the power of
technology. Try to take head-and-shoulders photos thru cell phones before
leaving the house.
Teach what
to do.
Instruct
your kids what to do when they get lost. Most kids just cry in the corner when
they noticed that their parents are not with them anymore. Practice them on how
to show their identification tags and giving information when asking help from others.
Use leash.
If you are still afraid for
your kids of getting lost, better use leash. It is somewhat uncomfortable to
either one of you but it will be the safest way to prevent your kids of getting
lost. There are already leashes in different colors and design available in the
market.
Once you joined up again, cheer them for
following instructions. Treat them if necessary. Tell them that you are proud
that they do the correct actions to get them back. If they did not follow the
instruction correctly, just tell them what to do next time they get lost. This
will boost their confidence of being motivated to find you rather than choosing
to be lost because of being scared that you will be angry at them.
Now, going to amusement or theme parks or even in
public places, you will not be afraid that your kids might get lost with the simple tips above.
Good day!
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