Raising children abroad, in one or more other countries, is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a challenging task. How well will your children adapt? How will they cope with the cultural differences? How well will they learn the new languages? The wellbeing of your children during their life in different countries pretty […]
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When is the best time to move with children?
Some couples start their international journey before having children, some already have one or two. Some families move every 2-3 years and stop when their children start high school, others stop earlier. What are the motives for families to stay put in one place? When children are still young and don’t attend school, moving is […]
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About unresolved grief…
Leading an international life is exciting: you get to live in other countries, dive into other cultures and languages, and you have friends in many different places. The world is your oyster. What most people who embark on this kind of journey tend to forget, is that this is only one side of the medal. […]
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Before following your partner abroad…
There are many reasons why following our partner abroad, relocating to another country is beneficial, exciting and positive for us. But sometimes we hesitate for a reason and not only we should always ponder the pros and cons but we should also “trust our gut” when something doesn’t feel right.I have helped many internationals assessing their situation […]
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Goodbyes are hard for leavers and stayers!
To all those who left, to all those who will leave, and to all those who stay… We can find many advices for people leaving, how to organize a move and how to make it a smooth one for the whole family, children, and friends. – But what about those who stay? I’ve been the […]
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