Abroad and confused

Helping kids understand relocation “When will our bunk beds arrive?” asked a curious 3-year-old after a few days of vacation in Spain. We looked at her with an

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Teaching a multilingual child to read and write

Why I am teaching my 4-year old to read and write When to teach your child to read is definitely a hard decision. I have heard arguments on

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Activities for the summer holidays

16 ways to be sure your kids keep learning over summer break Summer vacation is a time for fun in the sun and enjoying freedom from the drudgery

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Moving with your child; what exactly to take?

What to leave behind when moving overseas One of the greatest difficulties that you may face when moving abroad is deciding exactly what you want to take with

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Staying connected to ‘home’: part 1

Help your expat child to remember ‘home’ “I wish we could go home and have lunch at the chicken lady’s place,” casually remarked my six year old son.

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Flying with a baby

How to survive air travel with a baby Flying with children of any age can strike fear into their parents and the other passengers alike. When you arrive

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Expat Chat: Interview with a US expat in Serbia

Laura shares her expat life What is your name? Laura Dennis Where are you originally from? I grew up on the East Coast of the United States, went

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How to help your children cope with tragedies they see on the news

First published on 16th April 2013 in response to the Boston marathon bombing. Yesterday’s appalling news from Boston serves to highlight how easy it is for horrible things

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How to prepare your child to handle an emergency

Be prepared for emergencies The very idea of your child being forced to deal with a scary and strenuous emergency situation is probably downright repellent, but as a

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Giving birth in Spain: part 4

10 things I can tell you about giving birth in Spain (part 4 of 4) A personal birth story Concluding the birth story of Bibsey Mama: 10. On

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