Nobody tells you this about moving overseas with your kids

“Let’s just move for 6 months and see how you feel” Your partner has the offer of a new career position overseas. But, you’re not sure you want

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What is the best age to move abroad with kids?

Is there a ‘best age’ to move children overseas? This is a very frequently asked question in the expat (and aspiring expat) community. We all want the best

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Language learning by watching television

You – and your kids can learn a new language just by watching TV You’re moving to a country where you and your child need to learn a

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My top tips for relocating overseas with children

Moving abroad with kids First published: Nov 2019Updated: Dec 2023 I was at a bit of a loss with what to write this month. I had planned a

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Moving overseas with your kids to Spain

Creating a smooth transition: Practical tips for moving overseas with your kids to SpainHola, adventurous parents! So, you’re packing up your family and moving to Spain? That’s fantastic!

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Domestic abuse and coercive control in expat relationships

“I had to leave my baby in Dubai and return to the UK” July 12th 2023 saw a particularly important Expatability™ Chat Podcast episode go live. In this

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Making overseas moves easy for kids, and you – for 10 years!

Happy Birthday to ExpatChild! I’ve been writing about expat life for 10 years! Well, I’ve been writing for much longer than that, but my ExpatChild.com site is celebrating

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Advice for starting a new school

First day of school tips Starting a new school is very daunting for any child, regardless of which country that school is in. Can you imagine how scary

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Online British Education vs International Schools

Why choose an online British education for your expat child vs International Schools? If you are moving to France, Germany, the Netherlands, or any other country with your

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Foreign language learning for children

Learning a foreign language as a child Younger children pick up a new language so much quicker than older kids and adults. Learning a foreign language as a

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