Finding the right school for our children is never easy: there are so many things to consider… One of the main questions I get asked by parents who are planning to live abroad or move to another country is, how to find the right school for their children. Every family is different and every child […]
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Positive aspects of being a Third Culture Kid, by Tayo Rockson
When I found this infographic about TCKs on fb a few weeks ago, I was really glad and thankful to find so many positive aspects of a TCK in one picture in a great guide “from A to Z” about how to embrace the positive facets of being a TCK. You may notice […]
Continue readingBritish Schools For Expat Children Around The World, by Luke Rees
If you are leading an international life with children, you will need to find a school that fits you and your family’s needs in many places around the world. You’ll need to make sure that the curriculum is similar and that your children settle in smoothly. – Many families opt for international schools. But how […]
Continue readingChoose your own criteria about a “better life”
There have been so many controversial debates about which country is the one with the happiest people, the happiest children or where the well-being is higher rated. Often the criteria behind these measurings are very vague or inaccurate. The Organistion for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, created an index which allows you to […]
Continue readingSympathy is nice – but Empathy is the key
Feeling sympathy for someone often is simply not enough. Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, gives some very useful insights into the difference between sympathy and empathy in a short film, pointing out that empathy is way more meaningful. She also gave an entire lecture […]
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