Send a drawing you have started to your child to finish. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope so it can be returned to you. Talk about the drawing on the phone or on a taped message. Send a magazine subscription and get one for yourself, too. Read and share the stories over the phone or on tape.
Children always love to receive mail.
Phone calls may be more conversational since children this age are more able to carry on a two-way conversation. Tapes can be sent in both directions with children making them also. Because children are now older, parents can share more interests, hobbies, and remembering experiences. Plan to watch the same T.V. program and then phone to discuss it. Send local objects or new clippings of interest.