I’m on a mission to raise a healthier generation of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) – and the parents who raise them.
Living an international life and raising kids abroad is amazing .. and it can get intense. I want to make sure you know the pitfalls to avoid, and share practical measures that really help. I believe we’re stronger together. Join me for a heart-to-heart, full of warmth and compassion… for you & me. For more, come hang out with me on Facebook; hearing from you would make my day!
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Sometimes we lose track of how we impact those around us. Recognizing our power to effect change can be very uplifting. David says, “Thinking you can fix the world is totally naive. But it’s not naive to think you can change it. We change it all the time, whether we like it or not.” Then it’s up to us to know when and how to engage with others who hold vastly different viewpoints.
Do you like the idea of built-in community and connection combined with plenty of privacy? Do you wish your children had freedom to play outside and with neighborhood friends at any time? Do you want to retire in a country with low cost of living, gorgeous weather and deliciously fresh, healthy food? Then it’s worth your time to learn more about Greek Village Cohousing and why it’s great for families. “It’s really for anyone who is drawn to community. That’s what it comes down to.”
As TCKs (and adults) work through the complex issues of identity, place and belonging, it can be really hard to express what’s going on inside. We may need an expanded vocabulary. We may need permission to be outside of prescribed standards. “When we use creativity and tell our stories in creative ways, it opens up a different way of processing. It helps us to get past the expectations we have for ourselves.”
Saying goodbye is unfortunately a staple of expat life. Here are some of my tips for those who resist goodbyes … relevant for adults and kids; leavers and stayers.
Fourth in a series on storytelling: Theatre helps kids know who they are and explore who they might like to become. It also helps develop language and communication skills, resilience in stressful situations, and acceptance of people from different backgrounds. Families can sprinkle some drama (the good kind!) into everyday life very easily with Natasha’s tips.
Third in a series on storytelling: Christine’s story of unresolved grief started in her teen years, but she didn’t start unpacking it until over 25 years later. Her story has come full circle, as she now helps women in transition tell their stories. She shares the power of knowing and telling her own story, and how stories help us connect with people.
Second in a series on storytelling, learn the magic that happens when we (1) create space for stories to be told, (2) listen to others’ stories, and (3) listen to our own stories. Kate Jetmore from The Listen Podcast shares her wisdom from podcasting, professional performance arts, and raising a cross-cultural teen.
This episode kicks off a series on storytelling, with a hands-on, easy activity I’ve developed, inspired by the artform of mosaics. It’s a way to look at all the good and bad, all the ugly and beautiful, a way to take all your “broken” pieces and mis-matched bits, and fit them together in a meaningful design.
All teen TCKs and their parents are invited to join a free conference. Socialize with other TCKs, learn from professional speakers, and have the chance to share your own experiences in this community building event.
Also in this episode: updates, ways to connect, and a personal story that illustrates why I do this work.
Did you know? Your job satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) can reveal deep patterns that might be holding you back. Figuring that out is a little like realizing you keep ending up with the same bad boyfriend time after time. Renata tells us why working on your resume is the absolute last part of the puzzle when looking for a job, shifting direction or starting your own thing.
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Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math teaching husband of 20+ years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.
As a member of Expat Coach Coalition, Kim is a licensed practitioner for Adapt and Succeed Abroad, a tested and proven program that helps you do just that: adapt, and succeed, no matter where you are.
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