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Expat Motherhood - The Long View
Being a mom has been the greatest and the hardest thing I have ever done or have ever been. Motherhood is both a noun and a verb. It is an identity and a calling. I am a single mom and I have spent...
Developing a Theology of Risk
Having lived through three political evacuations and having faced a number of “hot” times in developing countries one is always faced with the question of “to evacuate or to stay." How does on...
Graduation: Grief and Gratitude
In some ways, her graduation this week is a continuation of everything I’ve been experiencing since I gave birth over 18 years ago. Motherhood feels like an extended journey of letting go.
<...New study links phone use and mental health issues in teens
A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a dire...
Minimizing culture shock in parent and child
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...
7 Truths When Your Child is a Missionary
Letting go of kids is hard, especially when the call of Christ takes them to places outside of a parent's comfort zone. Here are 7 lessons I've learned.
By: Brenda L. Yoder
Axis: Teen Culture Translation
We are here to help you navigate today's culture and connect with your teen through meaningful conversations that last a lifetime. Axis offers a massive library of culturally-relevant guides, video...
Letting go of parental control with adult kids
When children enter adulthood, our role as parent changes, too. Here's some advice for parents: Let go of control, and let God give your adult children the freedom to live on their own.
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40 Old-Fashioned Skills that Kids Need to Know TODAY!
Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have i...
Parallel Lives: TCKs, Parents, and the Culture Gap
Expat parents have parallel experiences to their children – in the same places, but qualitatively different. When parents (and other adults) recognise the difference...
11 Safe Video Chat Rules You Probably Haven’t Taught Your Kids
You can provide safe video chat for your kids. They can enjoy building close relationships with loved ones and avoid dangerous people and situations with these rules.
By: Jen Ferguson
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Ten reasons why parents should offer the gift of a smartphone-free childhood