Say your name

When your child gets lost somewhere in a mall or park you can help them find their way back to you by getting them to learn/memorize some essential information. You can start with children as young as 2 years ... here's a list in order of complexity:

1. Child knows his/her own name
   
2. knows the first name of their dad, mum or guardian (i.e. not "mummy" or "daddy" but the actual name)
   
3. knows the name of the suburb / street where they live
   
4. knows the full name of their dad, mum or guardian (i.e. firstname and lastname)
   
5. is able to correctly spell the full name of their mum, dad or guardian
   
6. knows where dad, mum or guardian work (name of the company/organisation)
   
7. Is able to correctly say the full home telephone number / work or cell numbers of any parent/guardian
   
8. knows the full home address including house number and can spell the street name

There's some homework for you! :-)

-Stef