Use Mapquest to help. This map could include photos of each house and landmarks along the way, even if it's across the country. Read with your child. Even at a distance, you can read the same book at the same time and talk about it by phone, online chat, or webcam. You can also read short stories to your kid using voice-enabled chat.
New parents can create a free online baby announcement by completing a form.
Each announcement includes the newborn's name and birth information, a photograph, and an interactive guestbook where friends and family can leave messages for parents and child. The service is free. Play games together online. Many web sites offer these services. One of the most popular game portals is at Yahoo .