Most of us survived, more or less, the first week or two of back-to-school chaos. Our kids hopefully have all the backpacks, textbooks, and sharpened pencils they need. We’re all coping with those nasty alarm clocks that have the gall to buzz while it’s still dark out.Leaving your kids behind during the school year is a challenge few parenting books or back-to-school tips tackle. But to me, how to parent effectively from the road is a critical part of the parenting gig.
Today, technology that makes that breast pump seem archaic means we can be accessible to our children 24/7 no matter where we travel. Our handy cell phones, iPads, computers and the various apps mean we can stay connected even to toddlers, from just about anywhere. I’ve never felt quite so crazily proud of myself, as a mom combining work and family, as I have during those wacky road trip moments when I maintained an emotional landline with my children and doled out homework whiz assistance.