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[quote=Anonymous]I think, set up a time (6pm) every day that you will call. Your kids will know that is the time that mommy calls and can look forward to that. Make sure that will work with your husband's schedule too. It will give them some stability around you not being there. On the times (there will be) that you (or your husband) will not be able to make the call - give your kids plenty of notice and let them know why/when you will call. (i.e., Daddy can't make the 6pm call because we have swim lesson tonight, but we will talk to mommy at 7) Make a "count down" chart that the kids can put stickers on to count the days until you are back. I agree with the skype/reading to them - but I would do that as a not so regular thing. It's hard on the parent staying at home. Last, send gifts/letters/packages home. It's a nice surprise treat to get mail. [/quote]
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