Tips for Staying Connected With Your Child By Aaron Larsen • Make a package for your child that he or she can open when ill and you are away. You can include the following:     • chicken noodle soup     • a stuffed animal for them to hold     • a favorite candy or snack     • a special blanket or pillowcase     • a letter, video or audio tape wishing them a speedy recovery • Arrange for flowers, pizza, etc. to be delivered to your child before or after a play, recital, sports game, etc. Include a note telling them how proud you are of their accomplishment. • Find unique things to write your letters on, for example: things your child likes -- child's favorite color of paper, stickers, pictures of things they like fun objects -- coaster, napkins, paper tray liners at restaurants, barf bags, old handkerchiefs, cash register tape, receipts in foreign currency or for what you ate at lunch, pictures of you, or of favorite spots paper cut into special shapes (try holiday shapes like shamrocks or hearts) puzzles (cut your finished letter into pieces, try sending one piece at a time) • Send a postcard attack. (Send a postcard everyday for a week straight, send postcards from unique places) • Make a package that contains some cookie cutters and the non-perishable ingredients of your child's favorite cookie so you can "help" them bake while you are away. More tips for staying connected with your child >>> Buy the Book Moms Over Miles: An activities handbook for strengthening long distance relationships The book contains an additional 130 activities to help you bond with your child when you are away. $4.95