Expat brats

Expat brats: The signs to look out for [A light-hearted look at another type of Expat Child. Republished with kind permission of Marianne via Expat brats: The signs to

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Granny power for expat families

Welcome a “Granny” as a guest! Experience how an au pair grandma can become part of your family and bring peace and stability into your everyday life with

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Post-holiday back to school routine

Returning to school, routine and constant adjustment First published 1st May 2012 So this morning my girls all returned back to school after 2 weeks of Spring break

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Jet lag and children

Jetlag: Sleepless from Seattle This space is mostly about a family living life abroad and the joys of traveling with children. But anyone who has done it, knows

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A TCK story

Back in November 2012 I was happy to publish Cecilia Haynes’ TCK story in a three-part serialisation. Cecilia has lived in many, many countries and continues to travel

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Flying with kids: A risky business

Business class travel with children A highly coveted perk among airline families – the holy grail for many, I know – is being able to travel in business

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Dear expat women with PPD or baby blues, please get help!

Postpartum depression and the expat mother I didn’t have PPD [Post partum depression or Post natal depression], I think. I didn’t want to hurt myself or the baby.

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Don’t forget Teddy!

Travelling with kids: some tips Never underestimate the bond between a child and their favourite stuffed toy! While my daughter didn’t have a particular favourite until she was

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Keeping up with the English!

When to teach written English? One big challenge when bringing up English speaking children in a foreign speaking country, is when and how to introduce written English. It’s

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Preparing kids for an overseas move – one perspective

Moving with children from USA to France We moved from Saratoga Springs, NY to Bordeaux, France in October 2011. We are a Franco-American family, I’m American and my

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