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Expat Books About Education Abroad
Some of the best expat books about education abroad
Tag: Third Culture Kids
Thriving Abroad Podcast with Teru Clavel, author of World Class
Teru Clavel, author of World Class, talks to Louise Wiles of Thriving Abroad. Teru’s insights, advice and expertise will help you think about what matters most to you and your children in relation to education and how you can best support them during their international educational journey. Teru shares her family’s adventures through three cities in… Read More Thriving Abroad Podcast with Teru Clavel, author of World Class
Raising Global Nomads – One of the Best
“For the expat parents looking for more input on how to raise their children abroad, this is a good book to pick up. Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad In An On-Demand World by Robin Pascoe explores the difficulties of raising a child in a foreign country and the demands that go with it. Presented in… Read More Raising Global Nomads – One of the Best
World Class
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
Five Books for Raising Expat Kids
As recommended by Expatability “Raising children in a globally nomadic lifestyle is hard work, full of hidden pitfalls and often stressful – but it’s rewarding too. You’re giving your child an edge like no other – cultural understanding, multilingual communication and an open mindedness that surpasses the norm for their age groups. Here are our… Read More Five Books for Raising Expat Kids
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Honorary Degree for Ruth Van Reken
Congratulations to Summertime and Springtime author, Ruth Van Reken, on her honorary degree — a Doctor of Letters — from Wheaton College for her lifelong and visionary advocacy for third culture kids. Ruth seeks to help cross-cultural sojourners navigate their own paradoxical stories of pilgrimage, including the challenges of multiple cycles of separation and loss,… Read More Honorary Degree for Ruth Van Reken
Tanya Crossman, Author of Misunderstood, Interviewed by Beijing Kids Magazine
“I was struck by how many parents feel guilty and are afraid that they are doing the wrong thing to their kids. My advice to parents is: Make the best choices you can with the information you have. If home is a safe space and you love your kids, that in itself will be a… Read More Tanya Crossman, Author of Misunderstood, Interviewed by Beijing Kids Magazine
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This Messy Mobile Life – a Book for Everyone
“This book is an incredibly extensive account of personal and theoretical content that helps families acknowledge and share the many strengths associated with their complicated international lifestyle. I love that Mariam gives us this term ‘mola’ to talk about all that it entails, and this book really is for EVERYONE with countless examples that will… Read More This Messy Mobile Life – a Book for Everyone
Little Bunny Dandelion Shows Children How to Make Friends Abroad
“It’s that time of year again! Many of us are facing a move and we, as parents, wonder and worry about the impact it will have on our kids. Most parents forget, though, that they can help their children make the transition by reading books to them about being on the move! Here are two… Read More Little Bunny Dandelion Shows Children How to Make Friends Abroad
New from Summertime Publishing – I’m Moving! by Sara Wallén
Here’s a book for children who are moving! Moving can be both scary and exciting for the whole family. It can bring up many feelings. Some of these are feelings children have never experienced before. The success of a move is closely connected to how well prepared the whole family is. I’m Moving! is a… Read More New from Summertime Publishing – I’m Moving! by Sara Wallén
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Raising Global Teens
Q: How can we raise our teens to thrive in a busy, mobile and diverse world? A: Read Raising Global Teens, due out 2020 Adolescence is the perfect storm. During puberty, kids experience a cascade of physical and psychological changes in addition to issues such as depression and alcohol use. With globalization, adolescents have more… Read More Raising Global Teens