How to explain an overseas move to children

Helping younger children to maintain well-being in an overseas move Quite often we talk about young children being resilient to change and having the ability to bounce back. There

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Thinking baby? Protect yourself and baby with maternity insurance

Expat maternity cover Pregnancy is an expensive process for expatriates; pre-natal check-ups, regular doctor’s visits, the actual delivery and post-natal care… Costs can escalate quickly. Adding unforeseen complications

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How to choose a kindergarten or pre-school overseas

Choosing a nursery, kindergarten or pre-school abroad If you are moving abroad with toddlers / pre-school-age children, you’ll find that helping them adapt is much simpler than moving with

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Flying with children – how to stay sane

Seven tips to help keep your sanity If you are moving abroad with young children then it will surely come to pass that you will be flying with

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How to find a good babysitter for your expat kids

How to find child-care in your new country One of the most difficult things, when you arrive anywhere new, is finding a babysitter. This is difficult enough in

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How to keep your kids happy on a plane journey

Flying with young children This article was originally serialised in November 2012 and I’ve incorporated it into one post for easy reading. Steps to happy travels with young

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How an expat child deals with transition

In December 2012 Laura explained how her little girl taught her how to cope with her new expat life. Here, I’ve merged the two articles into this one,

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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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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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What to expect on board the plane when flying with a baby

What to expect when flying with a baby This information is a general ‘what to expect once you are boarding or are on board the flight,’ so you

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