A new client was in a car accident with her grandson recently. Everyone’s OK, but the car was totaled. If you look at the crumpled car, it’s hard to believe no one was hurt. Truly a blessing. After the accident, she was thinking that if something had happened to her and her husband- there was really no way for anyone to quickly connect the child to his parents. As a result, she’s made some laminated cards with information and tucked one in the carseat. I told her she should blog about it, but she doesn’t yet blog, so there ’tis. A lesson you can learn and share without going through the car accident part. A reminder that none of us are immune. I don’t know if car seat instructions include this advice, if they do, I wonder how many people take it.
Perhaps you’re thinking about home fire drills or teaching your kids to use 911. However, “emergency planning” applies to all kinds of emergencies. It relates to the notion of always having a reserve or a backup plan. It’s carrying an energy bar if you’re going to a conference, or blocking an afternoon off after a morning you know is going to be stressful. (& scheduling a massage, if you can!) Backing up your data is an emergency plan.
Plan some time to create and update your emergency plans over the next week. And please, spread the word about ensuring there is contact information in the car seat!
