[blparent] Keeping track of child in busy environment

[Joy Wolf]

I know sighted people who do this on a regular basis.  So, what I'm saying
is that it's not at all uncommon for people to realize that they may be a
bit too distracted or busy to ensure that everything is noticed, so they
find someone to help.  I've not done this myself, but what a great idea!
Take care.

Joy and family  

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 2:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Keeping track of child in busy environment



Another option might be to bring along a babysitter to activities where you 
are going to be busy with a lot of responsibilities.  If you know a reliable

teen you might bring her/him along to help with your son.

Debbie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karla Hudson" <HudsonKC at msu.edu>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 1:30 PM
Subject: [blparent] Keeping track of child in busy environment


> Hi Shannon,
>
> Let us all get back on track and answer your question with some helpful
> ideas. I have always found bells to be the best answer for keeping track 
> of
> my kids. The combination of two bells on either foot attached with wire 
> ties
> worked well. Yes, there are times when you may need to have others keep an
> eye on your child. However, if you have bells on their shoes there is 
> never
> a question about where they are in a room as you will always hear them
> moving about. I know some people like those pip squeaks shoes for their
> children. I have even noticed sighted parents using those shoes. If you 
> are
> not comfortable with the situation that occurred the other day you may 
> have
> to sacrifice your own activities until your child is a bit older. As
> mentioned by another on the list you may have to leave your son home. I 
> was
> a reader for our church for a time and would attend some services without 
> my
> children when they were tiny in order to fulfill my obligation.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
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