There are moments in the expat life where you’d like to talk to your children but you can’t. Maybe the move still needs to remain confidential. And your children are too young to keep a … [Read more...]
April 30, 2013 by 1 Comment
How To Prepare Young Children For Dramatic Change Without Stressing Them Out
March 29, 2013 by 13 Comments
‘Toxic’ Expats: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Last week, I mapped 5 reasons why you need to talk to other expats. There are more: Carla mentioned availability and Franck underlined work, Betty acknowledged the power of this network, to find … [Read more...]
February 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
Culture Shock: What Gérard Depardieu Can Teach Expats
When you move abroad to live or study in another country, you’ll “suffer” from culture shock. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgF5pAt2zA&feature=youtu.be Culture shock is the effect … [Read more...]
December 21, 2012 by 5 Comments
Expats, Not Home for Christmas? 7 Ways to Feel Closer to Your Family
“So you’re not coming back home for Christmas, are you? Oh, we’ll miss you so much. The house will be empty. It’s so sad. I was hoping you could make it. I was so looking forward to seeing the … [Read more...]
December 12, 2012 by 5 Comments
The 10 Relatives You Dread to See When Going Back Home For Christmas
The countdown has started. 12 days to Christmas. The expat community is divided: * either you’re going back home, * or you stay put. “So what are you doing for Christmas this year?” This … [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...]