How to Stay in Touch With Family Out of State

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Tip 1 - Staying In Touch When Family Lives Far Away

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lyle Thomas | permalink

When we moved to Boston from Sydney, Australia 3 years ago, the hardest part was the thought of separating our kids from their extended family. We still want aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins to be a strong presence in their lives. How do we maintain that, when everyone lives so, so far away?

For further reading: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/staying-in-touch-when-family-lives-far-away-185631 ^[1]

Tip 2 - Families Stay Connected Through Facebook, Social Media, Internet - AARP Bulletin

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joel Martindale | permalink

Using Facebook, grandparents stay involved in the lives of grandchildren who live far away. AARP has tips on safe use of social media and the Internet.
Tags: Grandparents, grandchildren, Facebook, social media, stay in touch, grandkids, Internet for seniors, AARP, social media, Washington

For further reading: http://www.aarp.org/technology/social-media/info-01-2012/facebook-keeps-families-in-touch-wa.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - 6 Ways Families Can Stay in Touch Through College - US News

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Raejean Kanter | permalink

Both students and parents can make concessions to keep the channels of communication open.
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For further reading: http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/twice-the-college-advice/2012/02/07/6-ways-families-can-stay-in-touch-through-college ^[3]

Tip 4 - 6 cheapest ways to stay in touch overseas

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Robin Kocina | permalink

You can generally keep in touch at little or even no cost to you or to those who want to call you.

For further reading: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2012/12/05/6-cheapest-ways-to-stay-in-touch-overseas/1749017/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Staying Connected With Family And Friends When You Live Far Away

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Wire Six | permalink

In this day and age, many of us aren’t just in long distance relationships with our romantic partners. In an era of moving to attend...

For further reading: http://www.modernlovelongdistance.com/staying-connected-with-family-and-friends-when-you-live-far-away/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - Keep In Touch With Family - Grandkids | Grandparents.com

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by claudia dumitrascu | permalink

Some expert advice and tips on how to keep in touch with the youngest members of your family - your grandkids.

For further reading: http://www.grandparents.com/grandkids/long-distance-grandparents/connectingtime ^[6]

Tip 7 - 5 Ways to Stay in Touch With Your Grown Children - HowStuffWorks

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by rx Kaffee | permalink

What are some ways to stay in touch with your grown children? Learn about 5 Ways to Stay in Touch With Your Grown Children at HowStuffWorks Family.
Tags: 5 ways to stay in touch with your grown children, parenting, parenting adult children

For further reading: http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/family/parenting/adult-children/5-ways-to-stay-in-touch-with-grown-children.htm ^[7]

Tip 8 - Staying Connected to Your Home Country and Family

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mike Woolfman | permalink

Each year tens of thousands of international students travel to the United States to attend a college or university. The experience is often exciting, but at other times can be daunting, so staying connected with friends and family is essential to the well-being of an international student. Search Thousands Of Colleges And Scholarships. Join Our Growing Community Of College Bound Students.

For further reading: http://www.collegexpress.com/interests/international-students/articles/campus-life-culture-shock/staying-connected-your-home-country-and-family/ ^[8]