Expat Families
As parents moving abroad, one of your biggest worries is making sure your children are ok. From language learning to education and finding the right school, to settling in and staying in touch with loved ones at home – this section is for expat families around the world, their Third Culture Kids & Teens as well as grandparents at home.
Relocating with children
Kids are funny – they hate change and yet they are generally much more flexible and adaptable than adults when it really comes down to it!
How to raise a Third Culture Kid - Before the move (part 1)
Tips for expat families raising future TCKs. How to prepare for a smooth move to a foreign country.
How to raise a Third Culture Kid - Right after the move (part 2)
Tips for expat parents raising TCKs. What to do when arriving in a new country so that everyone settles in well.
5 questions to ask your university-aged TCK
Your university-aged Third Culture Kid (TCK) may need a little extra guidance more than ever before in their “gone from the nest” adult status.
5 tips for raising bilingual children
One of the biggest challenges for expat families that just moved to a new country is helping the kids to learn the language.
How to deal with cultural differences in education
In a local school, expat families may experience a wide array of cultural differences.
Know your parents at home are safe
If your parents – or even a parent living alone – are largely on their own, it makes a big difference whether you live five or 5,000 kilometres away.
Expat children and their grandparents back home
For many expat families, grandparents are a fixed point of reference in their homeland.
