Facing a natural disaster is a traumatic experience. But going through this experience in a foreign land can be even more stressful. How is it possible to make it easier for your expatriate … [Read more...]
November 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
3 Tips to Help Your Family Cope After a Disaster When You Live Abroad
November 16, 2012 by 3 Comments
Before Natural Disaster Strikes: a Checklist For Your Relatives Back in the Home Country
In the previous article, we saw how we, expatriates, could cope with disaster in a foreign country. In the wake of hurricane Sandy, some families are highly traumatized. But can you imagine the … [Read more...]
November 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
Facing Natural Disaster As an Expat: Lessons Learnt From the Eye of the Storm
Hurricane Sandy has now gone. But it has left behind the traces of its wrath: devastation. In New York City, Angela, recent expatriate to the United States is still shocked. She came from Spain … [Read more...]
October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Two Most Important Questions Every Expat Must Face
An Interview with Nicolas Vadot Are you wondering who Nicolas Vadot is and how his experience might relate to yours as an expatriate? Bear with me for a second. Nicolas Vadot is a bilingual … [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...]