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 […]
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British 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 […]
Continue readingChanging borders in Europe
When borders change, peoples’ lives change. Borders are not only geographical, but also in the mind of people. With every change, people need to adapt to the new situation. If this change happens in their own country, they often change their habits, costumes and adapt their language etc. People have always experienced transition phases. […]
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