Sally’s in a tricky situation. For the last few weeks, her parents have been chasing and pressuring her: “When are you -- and the kids -- coming back for Christmas?” Sally is agonizing. She’s … [Read more...]
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...]
August 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
Expat: Can’t Keep Up? One Way To Take Care Of Yourself
Expats often don’t take care of themselves. It’s a shame because we need it most due to the emotional turmoil we’re going through when relocating abroad. A few weeks ago I talked about the 3 … [Read more...]
May 9, 2014 by 5 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
March 28, 2014 by 5 Comments
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 … [Read more...]
March 3, 2014 by 10 Comments
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!) … [Read more...]