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Landing Well: 10 More Tips for Repatriating with Dignity
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

“The process of coming home after living abroad is simple and stress free.”   This is a quote from  NO ONE . . . EVER.   At least no one who has ever actually attempted the …

Your Peak Life Now: How to Face Career Decline with Faith
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

The best way to prepare for our inevitable demise is a healthy focus on death, discipleship, and worship.

By: Michele Van Loon

The Psychological Impact of Leaving Home
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

This article evaluates the possible psychological consequences of migration for individuals who choose to migrate.

Grandfather's Journey
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say now available in paperback! Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid -- words used to describe Allen Say’s Grandfather’s Journey when it was ...

Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

This story utilizes the vivid colors and art to teach children how feelings of sadness and happiness are natural experiences in life. Includes "Note to Parents" section.

By: Rob Goldblatt...

Swirly
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Lila is born in the Blue Country, but moves with her parents to the Yellow Country when she is a little girl. As she gets older she discovers that she isn’t all blue—she has swirls of yellow from g...

Leon the Chameleon
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Leon the chameleon has a problem. When the other little chameleons turn green, yellow or blue -- he turns red, purple or orange! Leon doesn't turn the opposite color on purpose. He just can't help ...

The Invisible String
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

For Adults too!A steady best-seller and The Invisible String is reaching all over the World!OVER 1/4 MILLION copies sold! "That's impossible", said twins Jeremy & Liza after their Mom told them...

A Country Far Away
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

A remarkable and delightful picture book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives.

G...

Missionary Mommy Wars
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Another great article from A Life Overseas. This one is to encourage missionary moms.

Missionary moms are exposed on all fronts, and they feel it. Everyone’s watching them. The local...

Minimizing culture shock in parent and child
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

How parents can prepare themselves & their children for the shock of entering a new culture? Some tips for before you leave & once you arrive.

By Carole Hallett Mobbs...