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
What you need to know about maternity cover
Maternity cover and health insurance Did you know that maternity cover cannot be purchased after you have become pregnant? Too many expectant mothers only discover this when they
Third Culture Kids: our global future?
Who are Third Culture Kids? In the first exploration into the ‘imagined community’ of Expatria we established some of its key statistical contours, a rudimental mapping of a
Having a baby in Bangkok
Where to give birth in Asia? Golden statues of Buddha looking over a sleeping baby Having a baby in Bangkok was better than I expected. I never thought
Avoid the Empty Nest Syndrome
Why does Empty Nest Syndrome exist? Empty Nest Syndrome refers to feelings of depression, sadness, and/or grief experienced by parents and caregivers after children come of age and
8 Reasons for an expat to choose a doula
What is a doula? A doula is a woman who gives emotional and practical non-medical support to another woman (and her partner) during her pregnancy, and during and after the birth. She is usually trained and
Expat teen – parent relationships
Maintaining a strong parent-teen relationship abroad Why did you choose to move abroad? There might be many reasons, but ultimately you were most likely, in one form or
The importance of learning the language
Why learn a new language? If you move abroad to a country which speaks a different language, then it’s a fantastic opportunity for you to learn this language.
How would you feel if your child became an expat adult?
Would you like for your child to become an expat? St. John’s International School conducted a poll among expat parents and asked “Would you like for your child
