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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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

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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

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Jet lag – how to beat it. An infographic

How to beat jet lag Tips for tackling jet lag before, during and after your flight.    

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When Summer seems to be the hardest word

Summer in expat life In Denmark, we look forward to the summer. We really do. We endure six hour days in December and the sort of vitamin D

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How many expats are there?

Expatria, the biggest country you have never heard of! Here we take ‘expat’ to mean anyone who lives outside of their nation of origin for at least six

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How to hire domestic staff

Domestic staff – tips for success A few mornings a week, I drop my girl at school and then I sneak off. I hide in my favourite cafe,

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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

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