This is one of the questions I get asked frequently: When should I worry when my children do code-switching? First of all, the term code-switching is widely used as an umbrella term for using different languages in the same sentence, alternating them to some extent. It is not to be confused with borrowing, where a […]
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Do your children have moving skills?
This question might seem odd, but if you move more frequently – not necessarily internationally – do your children have moving skills? We’re not among the most mobile internationals since we have children, we only moved 4 times since my son was born (now 15yo), but during our latest move with 3 children who were […]
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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. […]
Continue readingWhy a growth mindset helps our children (and ourselves)
Having a growth mindset is beneficial, not only for children, but also for adults. In this talk, Prof. Carol Dwerck illustrates brilliantly why this is life changing for so many children. (screenshot taken from her talk) If you wonder how you can help your child, teenager, young adults to fulfill their potential, you’ll need […]
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