What age do children start school? Updated 19th June 2019: Original post – January 2017 This question is akin to ‘how long is a piece of string?’ Compulsory
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Settle your child into a new home – quickly!
10 tips to help your child feel at home anywhere The first few days in a new home can be disconcerting. The first few days in a new
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
How to help your child settle in a new school
Adjusting to a new normal You’ve made the move, unpacked, started your new job and your new life! It’s an exciting time – but there are still some
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
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
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
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,
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
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