The economy is tough and jobs are scarce, causing many families to split apart as family members have to move, sometimes great distances, to find work. So what’s the best way to keep in touch? How can you make sure grandma and grandpa can watch the kids grow up when they can’t be there?
Everyone knows about Facebook and blogging. But thanks to today’s technology, it’s easier than ever to really feel close to your loved ones by sharing photos and videos with them online.
First things first. Stop emailing photos back and forth. There are so many more – and better – options that don’t limit file sizes and give you the opportunity to really get creative with your pictures and videos.
Many software companies make free applications you can download that allow you to organize and upload your photos and videos to the Internet. You can choose who has access to these images and you can even configure many of the applications so your family can leave comments. Maybe aunt Suzy couldn’t make your son’s first basketball game, but with these tools she can easily see the images and share her good wishes.
New smart phones allow you to instantly share photos and videos, too. Taking a weekend camping trip near your new home? Film a short video of your family with your phone and send it to grandma immediately so she can see what everyone is doing.
If you’re truly the creative type, check out the variety of services that turn your photos, videos, and other images into a dynamic image your relatives can explore. It’s a great way to help everyone back home get a feel for your new neighborhood, for example.
Thanks to these tools, it really is easier than ever to feel close to home, even when you can’t be there.