Advice for parents of teens who self harm What helps us as parents live through a teen trauma and crisis journey? Here’s what I learned: 1. Don’t isolate
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Perception on teens in crisis
Self-harm is a coping strategy, not the problem itself Another comment on the TCK Problems article was very insightful and could be of use to others experiencing mental
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
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
Expat child anxieties
“I am an expat child and I don’t like it” Originally published as two articles in October 2012, now condensed into one with tips on how to help
Reaching out to help troubled TCKs
Where to go for help as an expat Following the heart-wrenching previous post about a troubled expat child I’ve been truly humbled by the many kind words, comments
TCK problems
Note from Carole: What follows here is a piece of writing from a contributor who wishes to remain anonymous. If you feel you can provide advice and/or sympathy via
Dear expat women with PPD or baby blues, please get help!
Postpartum depression and the expat mother I didn’t have PPD [Post partum depression or Post natal depression], I think. I didn’t want to hurt myself or the baby.
The seduction of relocation
“Will you relocate with me?” Being offered an international relocation is much like a marriage proposal. Initially, it’s glamorous and you’re starry eyed thinking of the travel possibilities,
How to have a happy expat family
One hidden secret for a happier family abroad Living abroad is both exciting and challenging. The benefits seem obvious (learning another language, discovering a new culture, traveling to