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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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