Many working parents have had to travel for business, and the chances are good that an important out-of-town meeting has forced them to miss at least one of their child's big games, music recitals, or other special occasions. For millions of parents who are regular business travelers, the demands of their career force them to spend precious days and weeks away from their sons and daughters.Here for the first time is a fun and energetic guide to help them keep in touch with their children. The Business Traveling Parent contains of dozens of games, tips and ideas that encourage business traveling parents to make the most of their situation. Business traveler and first-time author Daniel Verdick shows busy readers how a few minutes of "down time" on the road can equal lots of fun for parents and their children! Secret code emails, read-along games, special notes and tons of other ideas help take the guilt out of business travel for parents, and opens up new horizons for family fun, long-distance style.The Business Traveling Parent includes over 100 easy ideas and tips for before you leave, during your trip, and when you return. Each section includes "In-a-Hurry" activities, as well as more involved projects and games. Suggestions and quotes from other business traveling parents provide practical ideas that help out in a pinch!