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Fostering the Relationships in a TCK's Life
By PortalBot • August 22, 2020

For this post, I'd like to focus on the relationships TCKs have in their life. I'm going to share some ideas for the three different relationships they have (with family, with others, and with...

The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Third culture kids/global nomads have typically interacted with two or more cultures during their developmental years - those years that shape who they are as human beings. As they go about living ...

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...

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...

Ten Questions That EVERY Expat (or Repat) Parent Should Ask About Their Kids
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Let’s start with a quick summary of this whole post.   This is a longer one (at least for a blog post) so let’s break it up.  I’ll give you all ten questions up front and t…

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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...

The Connected Child
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

The Connected Child, co-authored by Dr. Karyn Purvis, has helped countless adoptive and foster parents better connect with their children as they seek to love and care for them in a way that honors...

Raising Little Travelers (and one reason you may not want to)
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

If you’re a traveler, chances are you want to keep traveling even after you have kids. Try these ideas for raising children who share your passion.

The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special...

The Connected Parent
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment

Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who ...

Expat Motherhood - The Long View
By PortalBot • August 21, 2020

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...