Headed to a Public Place With Your Child? Then This Life Hack is a Must! Activities Parenting

With smartphones, there isn't an excuse. But, here's a reminder: Always carry both a printed photo and cell phone pictures (you have those galore) of your child, especially if you're heading to a public place like a zoo, amusement park, waterpark, museum or an exhibit with your kids.

My middle son was a huge Titanic fan, so when he was 8 or so, we took him and his three siblings to the exhibit in Chicago. At the exit, we had three kids, not four. Panic ensued, but the photo allowed authorities to find him – he had slipped back into the dark exhibit to touch the "real" iceberg again. So relieved!