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ENCORE EPISODE: How to Teach Kids to Resolve Sibling Conflicts Aug 15, 2022

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Sibling conflicts are important. They provide the exact experience kids need to learn how to communicate with others and how to resolve problems--two essential skills in adulthood. However, kids need some guidance about how to resolve differences. As parents that is our job. The podcast covers some tools that can help.
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ENCORE EPISODE: Why Sibling Fighting Might Be Useful Aug 08, 2022

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At the end of the summer, after kids have spent a lot of time together, it seems like siblings tend to fight more. This can really grate on parents' nerves, and it can be frustrating to try lots of things and still have the fighting continue. I have great news. Sibling fighting is actually useful. In this episode, we look at some of the benefits of sibling fighting and how it can help your kids--especially when you use a few tools we'll discuss. This mindset shift can be a huge relief for parents.
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How to Use the Summer to Increase Your Teens Confidence and Motivation Aug 01, 2022

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Most teens look forward to summer as a time when they get to have less structure, sleep in longer, and can be with friends. As parents, there are some great things we can do to use summer as a time to help teens improve their confidence and motivation. My guest Irene McCann-Braun shares 4 take-aways to help you and your teen make the most of this summer.
Irene McCann
Free Worksheet with Sentence Starters
https://www.irenemccannbrauncoaching.com/cheat-sheet-conversations-with-your-teen-sentence-starters
Website
https://www.irenemccannbrauncoaching.com
FB page
https://www.facebook.com/educationallearningcoach

Facebook Group for expat families with teens.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1157356781719187

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ENCORE EPISODE: How to Enjoy Traveling with Kids Jul 25, 2022

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Lots of families love to travel in the summertime. Travel with families can be incredible or miserable, and most often it is both...
In this episode, I discuss some simple tools for enjoying travel with kids.
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How to Help Kids Have a GOOD Good-Bye When You Move with Katie Fowle Jul 19, 2022

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Moving is common in the expat community. Even if we're not moving, often friends are moving. This means most summers we are saying goodbye to someone or somewhere. Moving is a loss--in fact, it can be as significant as when someone we love passes away. However, it's easy to think that moving isn't as legitimate of a loss since we're often going somewhere exciting. Part of maintaining good emotional health for our families as we transition is knowing how to say goodbye. In this episode, we talk about research-based tools for helping your children say goodbye.
Resources:
Katie Fowle: https://learningtoflourish.org/about/
Book: Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds
The Big Purple Blob Morning Show
www.thebigpurpleblob.com
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The Expat Dad with Scott Linton Jun 17, 2022

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Happy Father’s Day! Expat Dads play an essential role in forming the mental and emotional health of their children. Many expat Dads deal with “Expat Dad Guilt” this idea that difficult things that happen to kids or kids’ dissatisfaction is “THEIR” fault because of their career. My husband, Scott, shares some ideas on how to navigate this and other challenges expat Dads experience.
On the Podcast You'll Learn:

Some of the biggest benefits for dads and kids living overseas
Some of the biggest challenges as an expat dad
How to navigate expat dad guilt
How expat life impacts your marriage
Tips for maintaining relationships abroad as an expat dad

Tips for Launching TCKs with Kristi Steele Jun 02, 2022

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In part 2 of the Launching Your Child Series, Kristi shares some things expat parents and TCKs can do to smooth the transition to college. TCKs have unique challenges AND strengths that impact the way they transition to college and to independent living. There are a few important things that can improve this transition.

On this Podcast You'll Learn:

Learn about the benefits of a gap year
Learn how to structure a gap year to gain momentum and smooth transition
Learn about TCK transition programs
Learn how to utilize the international student program at the college

Links to Relevant Podcasts
Culture Shock Series Episodes # 34-36 (Especially the Repatriation Episode!)
How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary World Events Episode #78
Teaching Your Kids to Navigate Emotions in a Healthy Way Episode #39-42
Building Trust with Your Teen Episode #55
TCKs and Identity with Lauren Wells Episode #49 & #50
Resources to Help Around the Uvalde Shooting
Uvalde Strong Fund:https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=2452
VictimsFirst Gofundme: Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund
Federal Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a School Shooting
https://youth.gov/feature-article/federal-resources-helping-youth-cope-after-school-shooting

How to Know If Your Child is Ready to Launch with Kristi Steele May 24, 2022

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As we approach graduation season, some moms are getting ready to launch their children into a more independent life. Even for those who don’t have high school graduates yet, moms often reflect on their children and how long it will be until their children graduate. As moms, we want to do everything we can to help our kids succeed as adults. There is no one checklist that can determine if every child is ready. However, there are a few skills that help indicate their readiness to launch. My guest, Kristi Steele, an international education consultant shares 2 important indicators that a child is ready to be successful on their own.
Learn More from Kristi
Website: https://www.kc360.co/
Financial Consult: https://calendly.com/kc360/15-min-quick-financial-picture?month=2022-05
Student Assessment Consult https://calendly.com/kc360/pathway-planner-assessing-the-best-major-for-you?month=2022-05
Fall College & Gap Year Fair (TBA in August)
Links to Relevant Podcasts
Teaching Your Kids to Navigate Emotions in a Healthy Way Episode #39-42
Building Trust with Your Teen Episode #55
TCKs and Identity with Lauren Wells Episode #49 & #50

Expat Mom Personality Test
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6098aee0341e7b0017c866d2
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How is Your Personality Affecting Your Mothering Abroad? May 10, 2022

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Have you ever noticed some moms seem to sail through sorting and moving fairly smoothly, but others are scrambling and stressing? Have you noticed some expat moms take a long time to adjust to a new place and others seem to adapt quickly? Have you noticed that some moms encourage their kids to get out and have new experiences, while others are an emotional safe space for their kids? Our personalities can have a significant impact on how we mother and how we navigate expat life. In this episode we discuss the impact of personality on our emotional health as an expat mom and how our personality impacts the emotional health of your children.
On this podcast you'll learn:

How personality impacts your mothering abroad
What attributes research shows tend to predict success in expat life and in mothering
Four types of expat mom personality types
The superpower and limitation of each type of expat mom personality

What to Do When Your Parenting Style Clashes with the Local Culture Apr 12, 2022

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Have you ever had someone give you unsolicited advice about how to mother? Living in another culture can compound this experience many times. Different cultures have different styles and values about parenting which drives different behaviors and expectations. As expat moms, we are often navigating not only deciding what’s best for our kids but doing it in a context when other parents around us are making very different decisions. This can cause confusion, frustration, and even self-doubt. Having lived abroad for the last decade and a half with my 4 daughters, I know this experience well. On the podcast, you’ll likely resonate with some of the stories of parenting culture clashes! And I’ll share three tools about how to navigate cultural parenting differences while living abroad.
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