[blparent] Keeping track of children in noisy environments

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

The thing with calling them is, put some teeth in it. I taught mine from the beginning that if she didn't answer me when I called, the fun ended. We either left the activity and went home, or if that couldn't happen because we had ridden with someone else, we sat out and stopped participating till our ride was ready to leave. I only remember that having to happen twice before the lesson stuck. You might make a game out of it at home and practice some before you do it out in public, especially for your little one. Have your kids come when you call at random time, and give them jellybeans or M&M's--candy works wonders as positive reinforcement. But make it clear that when you're out, answering is absolutely non-negotiable.


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From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jack Chen via BlParent
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 3:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Keeping track of children in noisy environments

Hi all.

Thanks so much for the many responses.

My kids are about 2.5 and 5.

 From folks that have trained their children, can you share any techniques that were particularly helpful? Calling them works sometimes but sometimes does not in my case.

Jack




On 8/30/2018 4:42 PM, Stacie Hardy - NFBHOU via BlParent wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> What a great question. I agree with was already been said. You might 
> also consider using tiles. These could be worn by your child as a 
> necklace. You would have a smaller tile on your key ring. When you 
> wanted to locate your child, you would simply press the tile on your 
> keys, and the tile your child wears would make a sound. We use these 
> for locating our luggage. Hope this helps.
>
> Stacie Hardy <shardy at nfbtx.org>
> President: NFB of Texas Houston Chapter Voice and Text: (346) 704-0190 
> or (832) 779-7477
>
> "A question never asked is an answer never known"
> "Live the life you want!"
>
> On 8/30/2018 12:38 PM, Dacia Cole via BlParent wrote:
>> My daughter is currently too young for me to worry about this. 
>> However, when I have been out with my niece and nephews are other 
>> children, I do a combination of things. I reminded him that anytime I 
>> called their name, they must respond to me. So I know where they are.
>> If they do not respond, we will stop the activity and leave wherever 
>> we are. Also, attaching bills to their clothing works. Or putting 
>> shoes on them to have something that squeaks in them. I know sided 
>> parents who use them. Hope this helps.
>> Dacia
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Aug 30, 2018, at 10:55 AM, Jack Chen via BlParent 
>>> <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all.
>>>
>>> I am a totally blind dad. I find myself struggling to keep track of 
>>> my sons in noisy environments such as playgrounds, amusement parks, 
>>> etc. My children are pretty good in the sense that they won't stray 
>>> too far. That said, I want to be able to keep closer tabs on them.
>>> How do other blind parents tackle this challenge?
>>>
>>> I have obtained a couple of different wireless beepers where I can 
>>> press a button on a transmitter and have the receiver which my child 
>>> wears in a pocket or around their neck, beep so I can generally 
>>> locate them.
>>>
>>> Any and all ideas appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Jack
>>>
>>>
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