“Who are you?” I was asked this with a smirk in a bus going to school when I was ten. That smirk turned into bewildered amusement when I explained my birth and formative years in Kuwait and my parents, who were from different states. Cut to years later, in college, someone asked, “So, you roam […]
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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 life
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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 again.
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Where are you from? is part of common questions people use when they first meet each other. Yet, many see it as offensive or even simply too difficult to answer. Cross-cultural children, in particular, struggle with that question. Children who have lived or live a globally-mobile life or have parents from different origins/ethnicity will struggle
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There’s no doubt that travel is good for adults and children alike. It fosters compassion, perspective, and a sense of wonder, among other benefits. Many travelers fear the logistical challenges of venturing forth with kids in tow. With a little planning, an adventurous spirit, and the right mindset, traveling with kids can be a rewarding and
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