“Trapped. Caught. Stuck” This is what so many trailing spouses feel after some time living abroad… The situation is painful, I agree. But bear with me. Let me help you view this condition with new eyes and spark some reasons for hope. Why you feel trapped… When you made the decision […]
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10 More Signs That You May Be A Third Culture Parent
People living in another country are not simply called expatriates. Depending on their age, familial status, or occupational situation, they’re called expat assignee, trailing spouse, TCK –Third Culture Kid, ATCK – Adult Third Culture Kid. The list is not exhaustive. What about those of us who are parents raising children in a foreign land? We also […]
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Long Distance Relationship With Grandchildren – 12 Tips For Staying Close
Your parents expected this moment with impatience: the first grandchild. Then came the second and the third. Your parents were so proud. They’re in their sixties, fit, curious, dynamic and usually computer savvy. They’ve got all their heart desires except one thing: their grandchildren at their side because you moved abroad. While this situation has […]
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Giving And Receiving Gifts – The Secret Rules For Expats
Ever wondered what to bring when invited for the first time to a local family in your new host country? Do you remember this awkward feeling – a mix of joy and constraint – when receiving a beautiful present that you didn’t expect from a foreigner? Not to mention the headache you got when you […]
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10 Signs That You May Be A Third Culture Parent
Our children have a name: they’re called Third Culture Kids or Global Nomads. Their parents – we (!) – don’t! At least, not that I know of. Why bother? You’ll ask. Barbara Schaetti, who studied Third Culture Kids, found that those who best navigated through the challenges of a childhood spent abroad were the […]
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6 Things Your Third Culture Kid Does Not Want To Hear
Maybe it’s when you announced it: “Sweetheart, we have great news, we’re going to move to another country” or when you arrived in this new place, or even later on – weeks, months, years (yes!) after. But one day, for sure, you’ll get to hear from your third culture kid: “Why did we have to […]
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