[blparent] child leashes

[Tammy, Paul and Colyn]

Hi,

We also made that rule with Colyn and will again for Remus.  It works well 
especially now that he's 5 and likes to run ahead a bit.  I can let him 
because he knows to stop at corners and not to cross streets without us 
there, and we've actually never had to go home because he didn't come or at 
least answered when we've called him.

Tammy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Cooks" <elizabethcooks at comcast.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] child leashes


> Lol.  Angelica used to do that as wel.  When she wanted more freedom, we 
> made the rule that if she doesn't answer when caled, she has to come 
> inside.----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
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> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] child leashes
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>
>> I've used one of those leashes at church, and they're great in some 
>> situations.  It won't be long, though, till Claire will want more 
>> independence than the leash can give her.  I've taken to hooking one of 
>> those retractable dog leashes onto the backpack that Sarah wears, so she 
>> has a little more room to run.  The retractable leash doesn't get tangled 
>> up as easily as a regular one would, and if it's demeaning, well, better 
>> wearing that than being featured on a milk carton.
>>
>> The other thing is, try to teach your little girl to answer you when you 
>> call her.  We're still working on that--Sarah usually says, "What, Sarah" 
>> when I say her name, but it's a start.
>>
>> As to letting Claire stray farther than the leash will allow, I'm 
>> interested in hearing what others have to say.  Sarah and Claire are 
>> nearly the same age, I believe, and Sarah is wanting more freedom now.
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Kim Cruz" <autifroggie at comcast.net>
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 10:35 AM
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] child leashes
>>
>>> I used a child leash when my son was little.  It really helped me.  I 
>>> could keep track of what he was doing.  he has learned since then to 
>>> stay close to me.  So I think it is a good idea.
>>>
>>> Kim
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Colleen Kozubowski" <colleenkoz at yahoo.com>
>>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:00 AM
>>> Subject: [blparent] child leashes
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>> This is Colleen - blind mom of Claire, who will be two at the end of 
>>> this month.
>>>
>>> We've had a couple of unseasonably warm days here in Chicago, which 
>>> means Claire and I have been playing outdoors for the first time since 
>>> last fall. And I can already see what a challenge it's going to be 
>>> keeping track of her this spring and summer. She's extremely active, and 
>>> like any two-year-old just wants to run around and explore. Naturally 
>>> I'm concerned about her safety.
>>>
>>> So for those of you who are in the midst of or have survived the toddler 
>>> years...do you have any tips for keeping the reigns on this child? We've 
>>> done squeaky shoes, and will continue to use them, but now that she can 
>>> take off on me in a second I'm not sure those will be enough. Has anyone 
>>> used those child leashes? I know some people think they're demeaning to 
>>> kids but it seems to me they might make sense in the blind parent 
>>> situation.
>>>
>>> I'm open to any and all suggestions. We have tons of kids on our block 
>>> and the routine is that they all play out in front of the houses. So I 
>>> don't have the comfort of a backyard fence to help me out here. And of 
>>> course I can ask other parents on my street to help keep track of 
>>> Claire, but I'd love to be a bit more independent than that if possible.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any tips!
>>>
>>> Colleen
>>>
>>>
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