Guide

What to write down before a trip.

If someone else might need to help your family while you are away, leave a one-page handoff. Not a binder. Not a legal packet. Just the details that prevent avoidable panic.

The useful one-page version

  • Where you are staying and how to reach you.
  • Backup adult contacts near home.
  • Kids’ school/daycare pickup rules.
  • Pet food, medication, walking, and vet details.
  • Home access: keys, alarm, garage, spare key holder.
  • Medical basics: allergies, medications, pediatrician, pharmacy.

Do not include passwords or sensitive account details. If access is needed, write who holds it or where formal documents are stored.

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