In a previous article, you uncovered what Gérard Depardieu could teach expatriates about culture shock. We outlined the very popular Oberg model characterized by 4 stages (honeymoon, crisis, … [Read more...]
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Expatriate Connection: Best of 2012
“Study the past if you would define the future.” ― Confucius Click to tweet From all the articles dealing with problems affecting expatriates in 2012, here is what you cared more about, … [Read more...]
December 7, 2012 by 7 Comments
Bilingualism: 3 questions to expert François Grosjean
François Grosjean is Emeritus Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He is bilingual himself (French and English) with more than 30 years of experience in … [Read more...]
October 29, 2012 by 18 Comments
Is It Ever Too Late to Learn a New Language? Here Are the Facts
Thrown into a new language, children keep their eyes and ears wide open. They record, they process, they produce: they learn the language without even noticing it. They're not mulling it … [Read more...]
October 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
Busted: 10 Myths About Raising Bilingual Children
While more than 4 billion people speak at least 2 languages, there are lots of misconceptions floating around bilingualism. Sneaky ideas instilling doubt in your mind. When considering raising … [Read more...]
September 14, 2012 by 4 Comments
5 Highly Effective Tips for Raising Resilient Children Overseas
No need to emphasize the importance of coping with setbacks when moving abroad. Having followed this whole series on resilience, you’ve assessed your resilience score. You’re well aware of the … [Read more...]
September 3, 2012 by 9 Comments
Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Children First
Are you shocked? Let me explain what I mean in this fourth article of our series on resilience. All parents want the best for their children. Children should lack nothing: the latest game … [Read more...]
July 16, 2012 by 3 Comments
How to be the Perfect Parent for your Third Culture Kid in 4 Simple Steps
Changing from country, language, culture, home is challenging. As a parent, when we see our third culture kids struggling, we are in intense doubt. We feel worried, anxious and terribly … [Read more...]
June 15, 2012 by 9 Comments
Why Moving Abroad Will Give Your Child an Identity Crisis (part 2)
In part 1 of this article, you learnt to isolate the concept of identity for each individual. Today, you'll get a simple tool to help your children before they struggle to find their … [Read more...]
June 15, 2012 by 5 Comments
Why Moving Abroad Will Give Your Child an Identity Crisis (part 1)
Did you know that moving abroad can cause your children to have deep-seated identity issues that may not be apparent until years later? By then, this may have caused schooling … [Read more...]