by Complicated can be used to describe math problems, recipes, emotions, relationships, and even life. On May 13th I wrote on Instagram about how life can be complicated, especially for expats raising third culture kids (TCKs). Who knew that a few weeks after that post my life would become more complicated? Complication always visits my […]
Transition: Helping Your Children Through Change
by Transition is part of life. People move. Children come into the family. Special people and pets die. For those living overseas this rhythm of transition brings an odd normalcy, which one could easily sway or tap their foot. In and out. Come and go. Up and down. Arrive depart. Turn around and start […]
How to Pass on Hispanic Heritage as an Expat
by What is life like as a Latino Dad in Poland, where you’re the only foreigner in your little town? How to pass on Hispanic heritage to your kids? What are the principal differences between parenting in Mexico and Poland? How to Pass on Hispanic Heritage to Children An interview with a Mexican Dad living […]
How Dutch Nursery Rhymes Helped Me as an Expat Mother
by When I was pregnant for the first time I had a renewed interest in nursery rhymes; all those childhood favourites suddenly flooded into my head, breaking through the barrier that adulthood had erected. I wasn’t just remembering the English songs from my childhood, but I started learning Dutch nursery rhymes too. Nursery rhymes are usually […]
Retaining your Roots: Tips for Expat Parents
by One of our biggest concerns as expat parents is assimilating our own culture in our lives, as much as we love learning about other cultures, especially of our host country. Depending on where you live, this may be a difficult or easy task. Some countries are open about allowing different cultures to thrive, while […]