by An Au pair? What’s that? Why would you hire an Au Pair? Generally speaking, an Au pair is a boy or girl from another country that comes to live with your family for a specific period of time. You will offer him/her free room and board, pocket money, and language lessons, in exchange for […]
4 Tips for a Stellar Start for International Children Starting a New School
by Are you moving to a new country this summer and do you want to know how to make sure that your children have a stellar start in the new school? International children experience more change before age 18 than the average adult in his/her lifetime (David Pollock Third Culture Kids: growing up among worlds), […]
Love Your Neighborhood Photobook: Outdoor Fun for under $10.00
by Is it Spring in your neighborhood yet? For us on the east coast winter seemed eternal! Living in Philadelphia, PA, our family weathered through a particularly cold winter which stretched all the way into March. Having an active and curious two-year-old made it seem longer. My daughter just wanted to be outside! It is […]
Moving Your Children Abroad: Tips for an Easier Transition
by Moving abroad to a new culture and leaving behind all that is familiar can be quite stressful, especially for children. When I asked my son Miguel for tips on how to make our upcoming trans-Atlantic move easier, his answer was simple and common sense: “Just find me a good place to have fun, and […]
Why Black History Month Matters
by Did you know that Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom? Well, neither did I! There have been debates surrounding whether or not one group of people should be recognized for an entire month. But let me tell you why Black History Month matters: It is […]