This document discusses how blogs and online communities can help keep parents connected. It notes that new technologies enable new kinds of group formation and ways to communicate that change society. Online platforms allow parents who may not see the inside of their children's schools to still feel engaged in the school community. Blogs and online forums provide ways for busy parents to connect over common interests, workshops, events and share information, even if they can only interact digitally. They empower parents by giving their voices a platform and allowing knowledge to be exchanged through comments and dialogue.