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 […]
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Sympathy 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. […]
Continue readingFrequently moving TCKs and expat children
What you need to know when raising children abroad and moving frequently…
Continue readingAn interesting infographic about expat life
Expat life is not as easy and smooth as many people think. In the infographic here below are listed several issues expats can encounter during their international journey. A part from the more external factors like economy, political uncertainety, the high cost of living and bureaucracy, expacts are more vulnerable to stress, homesickness and […]
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