Learn a new language quickly by watching TVYou’re moving to a country where you and your child need to learn a new language. How best to encourage your kid to engage? They’re under enough pressure as it is, with school, homework, anxiety about the move and all kinds of other child-mind worries. Also, you may not […]

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A guide for parents when the world feels unsafe With recent global events, I wanted to share some tips to help your child cope with this unexpected and terrifying experience. When something frightening happens in the world – war, violence, natural disasters, or other large‑scale crises – it doesn’t stay neatly contained in the news. […]

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What’s the ideal age to move overseas with children? As this topic is constantly at the top of my FAQs, and both my previous article and my Expatability Chat Podcast episode remain ‘Top of the Charts’, I feel it time to update with a new article. You’re searching for advice on moving abroad with your […]

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Choosing schools abroadChoosing a suitable school for your child is possibly one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make as a parent when relocating overseas. It can be especially difficult if your new country is a long distance from your current home as it will be harder to visit and evaluate the education options […]

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Helping your teen adjust to expat life Navigating the challenges of moving abroad is one thing; adding a teenager into the mix creates a whole new adventure! With my usual disclaimer – everyone is different – now I’ll share some tips to help your teenager settle in your new country. In this trilogy of articles, […]

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