Focus on the expat family

Staying connected with family After moving abroad, everything changes – and sometimes, even family dynamics do, too. After settling in, some families grow closer, others further apart. We

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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

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Kids on a plane – alone!

Unaccompanied children If you need to put your child on a flight on their own it can be a lot more stressful for you than for them. Your

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Causes of Expat Child Syndrome

Expat Child Syndrome – know the causes so you can help your child In my previous post about Expat Child Syndrome, I introduced you to the condition, which

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Expat Child Syndrome

What is Expat Child Syndrome? Expat Child Syndrome, which is commonly shortened to ECS, is a term that is used to describe the emotional stress some children experience

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Expat relationships are not ‘normal’

TCK problems – a response As I mentioned previously, I had numerous responses to an anonymous article I published on behalf of the mother of a self-harming expat

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The darkside of expat life

The silent subject There is a dark undercurrent to expat life that rarely, if ever, gets talked about. I think it’s time to bring it gently into the

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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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Are expat kids happy?

My own expat child This post is a little different from the normal articles I put on this site. Mainly because it is personal, but I feel it’s

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Jet lag in older children

How to help jet-lagged kids This previous post explains how jet lag affects our bodies. Don’t forget to look after yourself so you’re able to care for your

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