Video Chat With Your Child

A must have for the parent who wants to stay in touch with their child living away from home for the first time is the Video Chat. Chances are your child has a laptop computer with a built in camera. If he or she is computer savvy, they can easily explain how to set up a video chat session via AOL AIM or Skype. If the computer you use at home does not have a video camera, purchase one for about $50 from your local Staples, Best Buy or Circuit City. Personally, I prefer the video cameras made by Logitech. Once your camera is up and running you will be amazed how clear the picture is and how good the sound quality is. As a parent, having the ability to talk and to see your child at the same time is great reassurance and it will make your day!