Back in my naive days, I remember standing in the parking lot in front of our apartment, talking with a neighbor. My oldest child had just turned 3 and I mentioned I needed to start thinking about what preschool to send her to. Her startled look took me by surprise. Turns out I was already… Continue reading Looking Ahead
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TCKs and Education: When the Flow Doesn’t Go
This summer, we spent time in the US visiting friends and supporters and forging new connections with those with a heart for ministry in Japan. It was a wonderful time and a great experience for our kids. While we were there, the subject of language was a topic in nearly every conversation. Do I speak… Continue reading TCKs and Education: When the Flow Doesn’t Go
Home and Heritage
Over the last year, I’ve been reading a book about raising healthy TCKs (Third Culture Kids). There are some wonderful benefits to raising your kids overseas (like an expanded global worldview, outside-the-box thinkers, an intuitive ability to empathize, etc.). But there are also challenges that many TCKs tend to face and that don’t often surface… Continue reading Home and Heritage
Ninja Mom 