Dedicated to kids and families on the move, everywhere Dr Rebecca Bower and Steven Ayling Join Sahana and David as they navigate the waters of change and transition. Delve into their world of hopes, fears and dreams as their journey of self-discovery takes them to unfamiliar places. As you experience their world, we hope that… Read More The Raft That Soared – Out Now!
Some of the best expat books about education abroad
In This Messy Mobile Life, Mariam explores practical ways to understand and use the mola acronym which stands for Mix, Order, Layers and Adventure with case studies, expert opinions, and family tips. I highly recommend reading this very personal, engaging and well researched book to add clarity and perspective to the many issues global families… Read More Anisha Abraham reviews This Messy Mobile Life
One Mother’s Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children Teru Clavel An eye-opening firsthand exploration of why Asian students are outpacing their American counterparts, and how to help our children excel in today’s competitive world. When Teru Clavel had young children, the oldest barely two, she watched as… Read More World Class
In an article in ChinaSource, Tanya Crossman, author of Misunderstood, explains not only what the three cultures are, but why they matter. More at ChinaSource | About Misunderstood
Chris O’Shaughnessy, author of ‘Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures in Between‘ talks to Displaced Nation about his #TCK upbringing, his book and his plans for the future. The Interview | The Book
Fascinating and well written book that demonstrates beyond doubt that modern day Third Culture Kids (#TCKs) really do face complex and debilitating issues – hundreds of TCKs were surveyed or interviewed for the book. As well as providing some valuable research material, the book gives a real sense of what TCKs actually feel: “My life… Read More Misunderstood – fascinating and thought-provoking
Moving Across Cultures: Bringing Empathy and Expertise to the Evolving Global Family When a conference is as great as #FIGT16NL you want to remember all that you learned and were inspired by during the Keynotes, the Concurrent Sessions, the fast-paced Ignites and at the Kitchen Tables. It’s impossible to attend every session and for many it is impossible… Read More Insights and Interviews from the 2016 FIGT Conference: out now
Jo Parfitt is on the Global Mom Show’s virtual sofa talking about raising #TCKs, about writing and about having a career in your suitcase. Hear the Podcast | About A Career in Your Suitcase
Summertime Publishing is pleased to announce the French edition of My Moving Booklet by Valérie Besanceney. “Comme chaque voyage, un déménagement génère de l’excitation et de la peur. Déménager sans carte émotionnelle est cependant terrifiant. Où vais-je ? Qu’est-ce que je ressens ? Qu’est-ce qui se passe ? Suis-je normal(e) ? Avec une écriture efficace, Valérie Besanceney balaie ces… Read More Mon livret de déménagement
“This book was inspired by Ota identifying an unmet need he saw in students during transitional periods in the school year – and from existing research findings indicating that moving creates havoc with student learning. Ota and his colleagues at the American School of The Hague (ASH) developed the Safe Harbor programme to address the… Read More Safe Passage – essential reading for working with #TCKs