INTEGRATE! Do not live
in an expat bubble.
Your children will
benefit hugely, socially,
culturally and
linguistically
You told us!
GIRL GONE INTERNATIONALS
share their advice on raising TCKs
Trust your instincts.
Celebrate both
(or all) cultures
It is a great
opportunity to
learn about new
parenting cultures
and think twice about
how we raise our kids.
Take the best of both
worlds
Don’t
be afraid
of the
unknown
Consider local schools. It’s
the best way to really learn
the language and culture
and make local friends
Get them involved in the
country you moved to - be it
language immersion, a
playgroup or after school
activity with local children
Let them know
it’s ok to be
different, especially
in a country where
homogeneity is still
predominant
Maintain your
home country
connections
Keep traditions. Visit the same
place every year or celebrate
birthday and holidays the same
way every year. It creates a solid
cultural base, which can give TCKs
a place to explore from
Make sure your children
benefit from being bilingual;
once they speak two
languages it is far easier
for them to learn
other languages