Open lines of communication. (Tips From The Moms).(staying in touch with family)(Brief Article)

One thing that's really critical is making sure you keep very open lines of communication. It's of real benefit for me that my husband and I have always communicated well, so that's serving us well now. For example, this is the first time I have ever missed the annual parent-teacher conferences. Of course, my husband is attending those ... But one of the things modern technology has made possible is staying in touch with teachers and advisers and important people like that via e-mail. And that's also a way for me to do the kinds of things I was …