Ben was 8 years old when he left the country where he’d spent all his childhood. ‘Daddy’s got a promotion overseas and says he can’t refuse it’, explained Ben to his teacher when he got the … [Read more...]
June 9, 2016 by 4 Comments
Losing A Home – The Impact On Your Third Culture Kid (And How To Handle It)
September 11, 2014 by 8 Comments
To Have Or To Be – That Is The (Expat) Question
“We need to sell the house.” The children looked at me in disbelief. Did they hear it right? “I don’t want to”, said the little one. Selling the house?! Our house? No way. I have to tell … [Read more...]
October 22, 2013 by 30 Comments
Moving Abroad? 7 Things Your Child Needs To Hear You Say
Admit it… You feel guilty. For the third time in 4 years, you have to move. For you, it might just be OK. But for your kids? They’re 6, 12 and 15 years old. The younger starts grade one, the … [Read more...]
July 6, 2012 by 18 Comments
Warning: as an expatriate, you may suffer from this condition!
By moving abroad, you'll suffer from a powerful and hidden condition that affects all expatriates with various levels of intensity. Believe it or not, that condition is called grief. Before you … [Read more...]