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Make sure children have all needed information

Dear Heloise: I make sure even my younger children (ages 4 and 5) know my and my husband’s first names, our address and our cellphone numbers.

If we’re out and we get separated, they know to tell a trusted adult, store personnel or police officer this information. — Julie N. in Ohio

Julie, a job well done! Some other information they should know? To call for a policeman, fireman or ambulance, dial 911.

Your kids also should know your work phone numbers, the full names and phone numbers for a neighbor and for a relative, and, as they get older, general directions to your house. — Heloise

(Heloise is a columnist for King Features Syndicate. Send money-or time-saving hint to P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or e-mail: Heloise@Heloise.com.)

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