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[quote=Anonymous]Last PP, sorry OP as I didn't give you any practical tips before as I was so irate at the earlier responders. Again, this is not a big deal and a nice opportunity for you kids to spend time with their dad and see you in a powerful role. We are an international family and have had a few times were we either had a parent away for a time and/or had to make a big move. I consulted with a child phycologist focused on such transitions and here are two tips that have worked well for my family:
-have a calendar (you can print something online) which notes the time of the reunion as well as fun things that will happen before and after the reunion. This has been very helpful for my children as they seem to have a hard time judging sense of time. For me, it has worked well to have calendars one month at a time and let the kids check of every day and talk about what is coming up. 
-buy multiples of a little stuffed animal, one for you and one for each child, and tell them that this is what you can cuddle when you are missing mommy, and mommy will also hold this stuffy when she is missing you. you can also show your stuffies when you talk on skype or wherever.

This is hardly a crisis; families face much more all the time. good for you in taking this step which will be positive for your family despite any short term challenges. [/quote]

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