Some of you may have noticed that we've added a new little feature to this blog. It's been on the main site for our children's ministry for some time. It's called a "meebo me" widget. If you read this blog from a feed, click here to see what I'm talking about.
If you haven't discovered the wonder of meebo.com yet, it's worth a look see. It's a free online instant messenger client and more. All of the major players in instant messaging are supported (even Google chat). You can use all of the different protocols without an account, but when you register an account, that's when the kewl stuff shows up.
I use the "meebo me" widget embeded on my website to provide a safe way for kids to contact me. They don't have to delve into the sometimes uncertain world of instant messaging and at the same time you become accessible. It keeps me connected. All I need to do is log into meebo and keep the browser window open and kids can contact me anytime they are online.
So here's my question: What creative ways do you keep connected with your kids?
