One of the least surprising things we have learnt this week is that kids have similar feelings about living as expats to their parents. Friendship is important to any and all age groups, male or female. The positives have also been consistent as today’s contributor Amy clearly describes. The ability to relate to others effectively, [...]
Archive for the ‘How kids kope’ Category
Don’t worry – you will make friends
Posted in How kids kope on November 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Prepare your children well in advance
Posted in How kids kope on November 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Many TCKs are not first, but second or third generation TCKs and their parents actually know what it is like to grow up global. I can only imagine how much that must help however the child still must make their own decisions as they move into the world as adults. Using global experiences as a [...]
Prepare for a range of emotions
Posted in How kids kope on November 11, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Along with age and understanding come the major stressors adults have to contend with. Whilst they are a normal part of life, they are often a new and challenging component for those on the brink of adulthood. Especially when they are part of a move away from a country where you felt most at home. [...]
Relax and let it flow
Posted in How kids kope on November 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As we get older, life loses some of its precious simplicity and we start to see the complexities of the world – and we become affected by them. All teenagers begin to question the world they are soon to become leaders within. Those teenagers who have the opportunity to view varied world perspectives have a [...]
Make friends as soon as you can
Posted in How kids kope on November 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Daniel is 10 years old and already has 4 continents under his Australian belt. He shares some great thoughts with us here – as well as some surprising insights for one so young. Plus, a delicious sense of humor just to remind us of what we need more than anything on this journey! As those [...]
Keep it simple and learn magic tricks
Posted in How kids kope on November 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The beauty of youth is found in the simplicity of their world view and their capacity for true wonder. As a teacher many years ago, I often watched children totally absorbed in an activity in a way that adults have forgotten how to do. And as I watched their parents hover and worry over them, [...]
How kids kope
Posted in How kids kope on November 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
‘Am I doing the right thing dragging my kids around the world?’ Any and every expat parent has enormous concerns about how expat life will affect their children. Most know at some level that exposing children to a world of opportunities can have a significant impact on them cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically and every other [...]
