<p>Alexzmom,</p>
<p>The twitter thing can be a life saver (and facebook). You can keep it private and just between you and your daughter if you want. We’re thinking of creating a private Facebook page for our family so the grandparents, etc. can all add information and photos and we can keep all the family updates in one place.</p>
<p>When my d was out of the country with her high school band, the band director twittered updates throughout the day and added photos in the evening. I saw a twitter that said “Salsa is fabulous but may be too hot for “d”. I see tears.” I immediately texted “d’s” cellphone (which is more private) and said “How’s the salsa!” She was so surprised I knew what was going on and sent back a message “I’m on fire!” I laughed for days. But afterwards she texted me twice a day and the band director kept posting photos on twitter so we can see the ship, the tours, and some of the kid antics.</p>
<p>Twitter will be a godsend for staying in touch with your daughter because it only allows you to send 140 characters so it’s quick - and just enough to keep you both sane and connected.</p>