A parent has opened up about the pool safety rule her family swears by to keep kids safe – and it’s surprisingly simple.

Freya, who shares tips and insights into motherhood at @thequeermama , shared the parenting rule that’s been a “genuine game changer” on holiday , but also in daily life where “it takes two seconds for something to go wrong”.

So, what’s the rule?

In a video posted on TikTok , the parent shared the “your aeroplane” rule – which can be particularly useful on holiday.

“The idea is that pilots, when they need to step away from flying the plane, they turn to the co-pilot and say ‘your aeroplane’ to be like ‘you’re in control now. I am not, I’m stepping away’,” she explained.

The co-pilot then has to say “my aeroplane” to acknowledge they’ve heard it and understan

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