I had an "aha" moment a few weeks ago as my toddler was reciting the names of the Bubble Guppies - why does she not know our address and phone numbers?
God forbid she
ever need the information, but the thought of my kid running around
this earth knowing the Bub-bub-bub-bub-bubble Guppies and not her address just seemed insane.
So I taught her the same way I accidentally taught her the lyrics to "Body Like a Back Road" - repetition.
Each time I pull into the driveway, I recite our address and phone numbers.
This is how it goes for us:
"E do you know where you live? Where do you live?" Then I say our address.
"Do you know how to call mommy? Say call my mommy," then I say my phone number. Within a few weeks, she had it memorized.
I love my kids. I'd low jack them if I could, but I can't, I asked. So this is giving me some peace.
I may not be there at every moment to hold their hands, but I pray that no matter where they go, they will always find the way home.
If you give this a try, or have other ways you teach your kids about basic safety, I'd love to hear it!
~D & H
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