Telling Our Family Stories Through Trees
We used to take the holidays as a time to be with one another, and appreciate the gift of time together. We never even thought of getting a Christmas tree.
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Relo Down Low
A collection of 23 issues
Should My Family Move For a Job?: The Relo Down Low
Families have a lot to consider when they might uproot their life for a job in another city or country. Here’s my checklist to help you make the best choices for your family.
Parenting Differences Between the US and China
What could be more than just a funny story, and reveal something important about the cultural differences, specific to parenting?
Take a Tip from Olaf About Stress
When you’re in the middle of a move, hold on to the little things that you can control.
Successfully Sightseeing With Children Under Six: A Cautionary Tale
Don’t make a special trip more stressful than it needs to be. Plan around your child’s needs.
Homeschooling Through Fear: A Repat Tale
We took the leap and did our first masked homeschool class, since repatriating to the US.
Navigating a Rare Illness in Another Country
You don’t know you have MH until it’s an emergency.
Navigating a Rare Illness in Another Country
You don’t know you have MH until it’s an emergency.
The Expat's Pure Joy of Choosing Holiday Spirit
I have very specific memories of the schedule my family kept around Easter. We bought our new Easter clothes and yes, bonnets, at least a month ahead of time. There was Good Friday mass at school and a half-day – hurray! All of Saturday was taken up by trotting around flower
How to Clutter Clear When You’re Moving
Moving is actually an emotional process, to review all your belongings and evaluate their usefulness or meaning in your life.