"Somebody once said we never know what iis enough until we know what's more than enough." ~Billie Holiday Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook FS Life can be challenging.  Dr Fae (one of our favorite Big Purple Blob guests) has mental health support groups accepting members. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/mental-health-support-for-fs Happy Monday! You may know some of the more famous paintings from these artists, but do you know their LAST pieces? https://www.m

Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free. ~Rumi Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Excited to chat today with Dr Kristen Cook, a pediatrician, talking about kids, adjustment and transitions, and how to parent the child you have.  We move a lot in this lifestyle, and it can start to wear on your kiddos.  Let's support their well being with some key..

If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Another 4 Women Talking conversation: We talk about women, beauty and being realistic.  You'll want to catch up!  Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2304981/episodes/18552387-4-women-talking-women-beauty-expectations-and-positive-conversations Happy Monday!  Your link for today: Here's the thing: AI actually can't do everything better.  We humans are stil

“People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday!  My link for you today will hopefully inspire you to make a difference to that one.   https://youtu.be/Z-aVMdJ3Aok?si=v2q8I9AXqepMN-96 New recipe: Shelf-stable gnocchi + sautéed cabbage = gooooood.  And quick! https://www.heprecipe.com/post/crispy-gnocchi-with-onions-and-cabbage New post: Ah yes, New

So.  How is that New Year's resolution coming along?  I have to tell you, I am not a fan of the new year overhaul.  How often do we look back, say, mid-year and see what we didn't finish, what habits we didn't break, or the person we failed to become, only to have to face the prospect of fixing ourselves yet again come January?   Here's the thing I don't really like about resolutions: they are all-or-nothing.  You either succeed in change or you fail, very binary.  Heavily re

The purpose of our learning is not to affirm our beliefs but rather to evolve what we think Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! A celebration what is arguably ​a top 10 thing in many a kitchen. What’s your favorite kitchen item? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/opinion/dutch-oven-cooking-kitchen.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AVA.yX9f.58vVeT0pORks&smid=url-share&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email New Post: Pizza bread.  A​n all-in-one loaf that captures

"My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. The effect you have on others’ lives is the highest expression of your own." ~ Maya Angelou Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday!  Have you ever wondered about those stickers on fruit?  There is actually a purpose to those little things.  https://www.seriouseats.com/why-do-fruit-stickers-exist-11874523 ? New recipe: Let’s start the new yea

You can't make a comeback if you don't start. Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Wellness News Around the 'Net Happy Monday!  Food for thought on this last Monday of the year:  There are 10 distinct types of happiness.  Which ones resonate with you?  And, maybe more importantly, how can you embrace more of it? https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/ten-kinds-of-happiness You still have time to gift, not just for the holidays but because a birthday, a special day or

"Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed." ~ Mia Hamm Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Monday post:  How we connect, how we relate to others, staying in the room even if it is uncomfortable or complicated — this is relational intelligence and it is really important. https://superage.com/the-real-reason-building-community-feels-so-hard/ New recipe: A treat that is as lovely as a candy-gifting option as it is a goodi

The opposite of a good idea might also be a good idea. Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! This might be more for you than for your kids (depending on their age), but you know I love a deep dive and here's one into the evolution of St Nicholas, mall Santas and all things in between.  https://join1440.com/t/santa-claus?pinned-resource=the-history-of-mall-santas New recipe: What is better than caramels? Homemade caramels that you can gift to friends and fam

No rain, no flowers Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Wellness News Around the 'Net Happy Monday! We’re about to all have a lot more conversations with people, during these holiday events and (hopefully( with family. You ready?  https://www.wired.com/story/the-science-of-having-a-great-conversation-research-social-connection/ New podcast: FS Kids and College podcast # 2 - What is it students should be looking for, and how parents can support them in creating a balan

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory." ~ Dr. Seuss Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! Super exciting: Winter Olympics in February has already kicked off … I mean, the flame has started on its route. https://apnews.com/article/olympic-torch-relay-flame-lighting-milan-cortina-4e65b3fd17469322dd0023c4df1fb361?user_id=66c4c9515d78644b3ac6a2f2# ? First in a series of podcasts about Foreign Service Kids and Applying t

Unpopular truth: what's meant for you will sometimes feel scary, risky and new.  Ease and calm don't always mean you're moving in the right direction.  The biggest rewards usually come from having the guts and perseverance to create your own path.  ~ Yung Pueblo Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Finding professional fulfillment overseas can be challenging, but not impossible.  What can you do to make this lifestyle work for you, professionally? Join Susie Csorsz Bro

Ah, yes, perfection. Who doesn't love the idea? Here's the thing: perfection -- the idea of it, seeking it, achieving it -- is actually o ne of the most toxic ideas that grips our minds. We expect it, we crave it, we wish to see it in our lives and relationships, but reality and the idea of perfection are in a constant state of friction. Reality is ever-changing. It is transformation combined with unpredictability. Perfection is the opposite. It is an attempt to control an

“Happiness and victory and fulfillment are nice little things that happen to us, but they don’t teach us much.  Wholeness is what we ought to be striving for, and part of that is sadness, disappointment, frustration, failure; all of those things which make us who we are.” ~ Hugh MacKay  Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday!  Whether you are looking for a reason to be grateful you’re a human, need to impress your kiddo, or in need of interesting factoids to

"Most people need love and acceptance a lot more than they need advice.” ~ Bob Goff   Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! Social media is such a beast. Not only can we not tell if something written was AI-generated, but also we can't tell what someone really looks like. What's real, what's not? No wonder young people are struggling with mental health!    https://lilydiamond.substack.com/p/women-being-seen-desire-dating-and New recipe: a non-gloppy slaw th

My mornings begin the same. Get up, fix myself some coffee, gaze out the window at the birds at my feeders, watch the sun rise. Here, I know the rain will never fall, but other places I have lived, this has been an option. This is followed by quietly talking with my spouse, my kitties. All of these things root and center me so that no matter what chaos comes that day, it began in beauty. To step out of my house and be greeted by the smell of trees and flowers in bloom. My go

Kindness isn’t about the things we do.  It’s about how we make others feel. Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook Happy Monday! Happy November! How much candy did your kids haul in last weekend? Ever wonder how some of those candy bars got named?   https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/candy/how-5-popular-candy-bars-got-their-names New recipe: The great thing about cherry tomatoes is that they are always available. Here's a great way to ramp up their flavor with minimal effor