Many families find themselves being separated by distance at some point in their lives.
Job requirements, further education, career changes, military assignment, and other situations arise where one person in the family needs to leave temporarily. Travel can actually improve a family's communication if they make that special effort. Daily communication is the process by which all family members can convey their feelings, attitudes, facts, beliefs, and ideas through what they say and by what they show in their behavior. Spending time apart can make the time together more valuable if communication channels remain open. Post laminated photocopied maps and use markers to track travel reports.