Healthy Expat Parent

My dear boys, Usually, I try to take this time, this back-to-school rush, to offer some thoughts or wishes for the school year. It doesn't feel like there is a lot of logic to offer right now, so instead, I'd like to offer instead some compassion for the wonky time that's passed and gratitude for all three of your continued efforts. Since the end of February, our situation has been upside down. We tried to stay in our home, and instead were rushed out, and though we have

Know this: there is no other human on this planet (save, possibly, your spouse or parenting partner) who consider your child(ren) to be the most glorious, smartest, sweetest, kindest, and most amazing humans. Possibly grandparents, but remember, they can leave when they want to. You alone are as besotted. I think probably this is so that when they turn into those viciously mean spiteful creatures they are capable of being, you will forgive them, and give them breakfast in

I know, famous last words, right? Here's the thing: when your kids are very little, we adults think we can do anything we want around them and the kids won't notice, right? I mean, we all know that teenagers don't see or hear a thing if it isn't on a device, but little kiddos are not that observant either, right? Nope. Your kids see you. They hear how you treat others. They watch your interactions. They see how you treat yourself. Pay attention because they are payin

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 suggestions. Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/episodes/18584336-kids-and-transition-parenting-the-child-you-have Dr Kristen shared with us some great resources for mental health support: https://www

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting." ~ Joyce Meyer "Adopt the pace of nature: her...