Woman Finds Missing Child Using Tik Tok Hack All Parents Need To Know
One mother's frightening ordeal revealed a potentially life-saving tip.
Every mother's worst nightmare
A woman was shopping with her two year old son at a Kmart in the New South Wales Hunter Region of Australia when she realized she was living every mother's worst nightmare: She had lost track of her boy, he was nowhere in sight.
Panic quickly set in as she and her friend searched for the toddler.
"One friend ran to the entry immediately and alerted the staff member to not let a boy of his description leave the store"
- Mother of missing toddler
Recounting her story online, the mother says how she "silently" and "frantically" looked for her boy, periodically calling out his name.
No response.
Life-saving advice
Suddenly, the mother remembered a Tik Tok post by parenting blogger Jess Martini to help parents locate a child who's gone missing in a public place.
Martini tells parents to “screw the stares” and to start to "look loudly," meaning calling out their description to alert other shoppers.
That's exactly what the mother did.
"I’m missing a little boy, he’s wearing a yellow shirt and has brown hair. He’s two years old and his name is Nathan"
- Mother of missing toddler
The shop-goers immediately began helping her.
“I had every adult around me on alert. They all threw aside what they were looking at and started searching too,” she wrote.
Lost and found
Suddenly, she heard a man's voice saying "he's here." After giving him "a thousand thank yous," mother and son were reunited.
After the "scariest" 10 minutes of her life, the mother can't imagine what could have happened had she stayed silent.
"If I hadn't have been calling out, that man would have had no clue that I was looking for Nathan. Nate would have walked past him and he wouldn't have blinked," she posted.
Speak up, speak loud
The mother's close call is a reminder to parents that losing a child is no time to worry about making a scene. Every second matters, and every person you can recruit increases the chances of hugging your child again.
"You may feel like you look stupid being loud, and maybe you do, but it is so much better to look stupid than to be sorry"
- Parenting blogger Jess Martini
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Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.