These articles talk about how parents can use modern technology can provide parents with an appropriate balance of connection, but not too much connection:
http://dailycollegian.com/2010/09/19/the-digitally-connected-parent/
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/lifestyles/2010/sep/18/i-coll0810-ar-509595/
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/keep-269411-kid-today.html
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/09/28/1722554/parents-need-to-limit-calls-stop.html