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A Quick Photo of Your Child can Make a Big Difference

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A Quick Photo of Your Child can Make a Big Difference

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With summer adventures around the corner -vacations, carnivals, amusement parks, and festivals - taking a quick photo of your child before heading out can make a big difference.

If a child becomes separated, a recent photo helps officers quickly see exactly what they’re wearing and what they look like that day. It only takes a few seconds, but it could help reunite families faster.

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Good morning Roy, This is such a simple tip, but a smart one. With summer vacations and other family outings coming up, taking a quick photo of your child before you leave can be very helpful!

May 30, 2026 04:12 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. A simple quick way of being prepared for a summer outing . An ounce of prevention can provide a pound of cure. Thanks for the suggestion. Enjoy your day.

May 30, 2026 05:27 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Roy, this is such a simple safety tip, yet one that could make an enormous difference in an emergency. A current photo provides first responders with immediate information about a child's appearance and clothing on that specific day. As families head out for summer activities, this is an easy precaution that takes only seconds but could prove invaluable if a child becomes separated from their parents.

May 30, 2026 05:49 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Roy... this is a great suggestion. In fact, maybe a photo should be snapped for each "adventure" before it begins... that way it's totally clear what a child was wearing.

May 30, 2026 06:41 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That's a good idea, but I hope that no parent will become separated from their child.

May 30, 2026 09:35 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- Excellent advice. We saw parents doing this many years ago when we lived in Leesburg. We went a festival in Lucketts and the parents took photos of their children standing by their car. It's a good thing to do everytime you are at a large outing...or even just going to the mall. 

May 30, 2026 11:38 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

May 30, 2026 07:00 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Having an updated photo is so important!

May 31, 2026 06:36 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Roy,

What a great tips..so simple but you never know and rather be safe than sorry!

May 31, 2026 07:07 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I was just out in Colorado with my 4-year-old grandson and his newborn brother. I think I took a TON of photos to remember those special moments.

May 31, 2026 08:14 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Such a simple thing to do and a better way to memorialize an excursion, take a family photo before going into the event.

May 31, 2026 09:30 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

We always take photos of our little ones during the outing but, it never occured to me to take the photo BEFORE we get started! Brilliant, Roy! Thank you so much for sharing this.

May 31, 2026 07:58 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

A good tip, and it never hurts to be prepared.  Keep an eye on those little ones.

May 31, 2026 09:05 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Roy Kelley So glad Kathy Streib Featured this post.. well deserved 

Jun 01, 2026 12:18 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Roy:

Thanks for sharing this easy but very useful tip for parents. You never know when it might come in handy.

Jeff

Jun 08, 2026 04:50 PM