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Lena, One year ago we moved back home from Los Angeles where we had no family, only some friends. Due to the move, my parents would be much further than before. We are more than fortunate that they are retired and purchased another home near us to see our dd, now our dd and ds, just after our move. Before that it was really hard. I highly recommend purchasing a webcam (and sending them one as a gift if you can) so that they can see her and she can see them. During our absences from my parents, we used it everyday. My dd could see herself in one screen, my parents in another and speak to them. It is awesome!

Also, old fashioned letters are still so valuable. Write to them, tell them what she is doing, learning, saying, etc. Ask them to send pictures and write back, so that you can save this correspondence for her. Keep photos on the refrigerator so she can see them everyday.

Good luck. I know how important it is!