Hi!

Text your little a lot more than you would if you weren’t long distance (helps mitigate the space between you two)

Plan FaceTime dates - both of you have meals, a movie you start at the same time, and cute remarks during.

Make sure you reassure your little. They will get insecure about you a lot more, just let them know that your heart belongs to them.

Send surprise gifts. Nothing shows you are thinking about your little like surprise flowers, stickers, or anything you can have delivered. Even a card for cash-strapped caregivers is amazing. It’s the thought more than anything.

Play video games together. My little and I play games like World of Warcraft together, so our interactions in game add to our relationship. Even solo games like the Sims, and just keep each other updated on your virtual lives together.

Try to always have a visit date planned in the future. Even if it’s far off, just having a set trip planned gives your little something to look forward to. It also makes your relationship stay on track without it floating in limbo.

Have set routines that reinforce your relationship. A good example of this is a bedtime routine, that you do every night just to let them know that you’re there in a consistent and real manner.

Call, don’t text. If your little is upset, call them. If your little is excited, call them. If your little needs help, call them. It’s easy to get lazy and just text, but it’s amazing the power of your voice has and how much your little needs it.

Don’t go missing for long periods of time. Littles will get worried very quickly, so just reassure them that you are safe. They need us, and can’t help but look out for us too. Make their job easy and let them know you are safe at all times.