Parenthacks posted the great suggestion that parents can record favorite or original bedtime stories for kids to help keep them close when they’re away. Readers are quickly adding comments regarding equipment and additional ideas. The simplicity of recording yourself on your laptop or desktop and emailing an mp3 is truly a technological parenthack for the ages. For young children, the parent could even read a picture book available at home and the parent at home could help the child follow along with the visuals.