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It is true that there is increased risk, but many of the principles for crisis management and contingency planning are really important for any family to work through, regardless of where they choose to live. Being aware of the risks and taking steps to mitigate risk may put you in a better position than if you had you not gone overseas and had to think through these!.
Below are some of the most important categories. There is space on your Individual Checklist to flesh out thoughts and write down these plans, but don't neglect having forget to also have these conversations with your kiddos in age-appropriate ways.
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- Teach your child to stay close to where they got lost, instead of trying to find you. It is your job to Assure them that you will find them.
- Have your child memorize your phone number and address.
- Talk through how to safely approach a stranger to use a phone to contact you (i.e. go inside a nearby public place like a restaurant or grocery store and talk to an employee).
- Purchase an Air Tag, or similar device, and keep it in your child's bag or on a bracelet.
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