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Wandering Kids' Parents Get High-Tech Help

GPS, alarms, other safety measures can't top common sense

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 22, 2009 9:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – Some 90% of families lose their kids briefly in public places, and more and more are turning to new methods of preventing major mishaps, the Baltimore Sun reports. Some parents track kids with GPS; others use watches that give off loud alarms. Lower-tech temporary tattoos...   Read full story »

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