International families come in many forms, each reflecting unique linguistic, cultural, and social dynamics. Understanding these family types is essential to fostering multilingualism and effective intercultural communication. Below, we explore the main kinds of international families with examples and references.
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Raising Internationally Mobile Children
Are you raising internationally mobile children? Are you wondering what effect moving various countries can have on your children? Together with Natasha Winnard, an international youth empowerment consultant, and Lena Lee, author of Girl Uprooted, we delved into the challenges and lasting impacts of frequent relocations on children in an interview on youtube, where we […]
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Review: Georgia’s far-away family by Marie Robert
Georgia’s Far-Away Family by Marie Robert is a beautifully illustrated book about Georgia, a little girl who lives “somewhere else”.
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Review: B at Home: Emma moves again by Valérie Besanceney
A must read for mobile families!
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Throw a rope of hope when saying goodbye
Saying goodbye is always difficult. Some of us have routines or strategies when saying goodbye, they build a R.A.F.T.. Many put themselves, mentally, already in the other or next place not to feel the pain of the goodbye, others go through the pain of the moment, cry, feel upset and then, when they have cried […]
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