Expat life – struggling with the little things

Expat day-to-day living can be hard Moving overseas might seem like a huge life decision for most people, but funnily enough often it’s not actually the move itself

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Expats and change fatigue

Expat burnoutHave you had enough of moving house /country every couple of years or so?Do you feel tired all the time?Do you feel like you’re fighting a losing

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Extra challenges for the expat partner

Why being the expat partner makes such a difference Going abroad as a partner is very different from going abroad for your own job. Unlike when you go

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Benefits and challenges of TCK life

Who are Third Culture Kids? This is a link to an interesting article about the experience of being a TCK (Third Culture Kid) published in Psychology Today With

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How to cope with the comedown when you move overseas

Expat boredom busters Moving overseas is exciting. It heralds great change; perhaps the hope of a better future. To most families it represents a new start in their

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How to prevent expat stress

6 tips for dealing with the stresses of moving overseas If you’re considering moving abroad, or are in the process of doing so, you’re probably already aware that

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Expat parents and The Hague Convention

Don’t get stuck overseas Everyone planning to move abroad with kids MUST watch this video before making the move. Basically, as soon as you arrive in a new

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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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Nobody tells you this about moving overseas with your kids

Expect the best, but plan for the worst “I had to leave my baby in Dubai and return to the UK” Often families receive advice on moving abroad

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