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June 22, 2005
Summer vacation is here and many families are heading to amusement parks. But it's every parent's worst nightmare to lose track of a child amid all the rides and games. "GMA" parenting expert Ann Pleshette Murphy offers these tips on how to keep track of the kids.
Call ahead and ask about the park's safety policy. Some parks have technology that allows parents and child to swipe wristbands at kiosks around the park and within seconds, a map pinpoints the location of every member of their family. Others store a child's photo and contact information in a security database, and a code on a wristband calls up the information if the child is lost.
Teach kids to use a pay phone in case there is no cell phone service in the park.
Don't panic, but act fast. If you have to break a few rules like look in restricted areas, do it.
Summer vacation is here and many families are heading to amusement parks. But it's every parent's worst nightmare to lose track of a child amid all the rides and games. "GMA" parenting expert Ann Pleshette Murphy offers these tips on how to keep track of the kids.
Call ahead and ask about the park's safety policy. Some parks have technology that allows parents and child to swipe wristbands at kiosks around the park and within seconds, a map pinpoints the location of every member of their family. Others store a child's photo and contact information in a security database, and a code on a wristband calls up the information if the child is lost. Teach kids to use a pay phone in case there is no cell phone service in the park. Don't panic, but act fast. If you have to break a few rules like look in restricted areas, do it.