How an expat child deals with transition

In December 2012 Laura explained how her little girl taught her how to cope with her new expat life. Here, I’ve merged the two articles into this one,

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Expat Chat: Interview with a US expat in Taiwan

US expat in Taiwan Interview date – September 2013 What is your name? MaDonna Maurer Where are you originally from? Missouri, USA Where are you living now? Taiwan

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Expat brats

Expat brats: The signs to look out for [A light-hearted look at another type of Expat Child. Republished with kind permission of Marianne via Expat brats: The signs to

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Granny power for expat families

Welcome a “Granny” as a guest! Experience how an au pair grandma can become part of your family and bring peace and stability into your everyday life with

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Jet lag and children

Jetlag: Sleepless from Seattle This space is mostly about a family living life abroad and the joys of traveling with children. But anyone who has done it, knows

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How to make ‘Relocation Stew’

A recipe for ‘Relocation Stew’ This hearty meal is ideal for those families moving overseas for the first time. The result can be somewhat unpredictable but it is

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Tips for moving abroad for the first time

Moving overseas for the first time So. You’re moving abroad? You’ve either been thinking about it for a long time and you’ve finally set the ball rolling, or

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Expat Chat: Interview with a Mexican expat in Indonesia

Mexican expat in Indonesia Interview date – August 2013 What is your name? Ana Gaby Where are you originally from? I was born and raised in Mexico, but

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A TCK story

Back in November 2012 I was happy to publish Cecilia Haynes’ TCK story in a three-part serialisation. Cecilia has lived in many, many countries and continues to travel

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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.

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