The main problem absentee parents (known in legal parlance as
non-custodial) have is remaining a part of their child's life on a
regular basis. There are several small things the parent can do to
prevent this:
1) Make it easy for your child to call you. Get a toll free number or give them a calling card;
2) Start a photo album with your child, and take photos when you're together, then send them photos when they're not with you;
3)
Use emails and instant messages to stay in touch daily. This not only
shows you care but also allows you to visit in a way that doesn't
intrude on your ex's daily life;
4) Start a "you and them"
webpage at a site like MySpace. Both of you, when you're apart and when
you're together, add items that are important to you;
5) Have
nighttime story hour every night. You can do this by recording yourself
on tape or a digital file reading a bedtime story to them;
6) Use a video camera or a web cam to record important events in your life and to chat back and forth;
7) Watch the same television shows while you're apart and discuss while watching them or later; and
8) Send self addressed and stamped envelopes so the child can write you conveniently.
Remember, it's the little things that make a difference.
Posted by Robert D. Bennett from
www.bennettlawoffice.com
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