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A Love Letter to Shanghai

As a former expat of multiple countries, I routinely get asked which city I liked best. With expert political correctness, I scoff and answer, “That’s like choosing a favorite child!”. But, Shanghai, let me tell you a little secret. That’s a lie! It’s been you and it’s always been you. I know the other citiesContinue reading “A Love Letter to Shanghai”

One Big Breath

Reposting from April 2014 as many kids may need some coping mechanisms now during the pandemic. Do me a favor … Take a moment and inhale one deep, full-bellied breath slowly. And then exhale completely letting all the air out entirely. Feels good, right? It’s wonderfully simple and only took approximately 10 seconds to oxygenateContinue reading “One Big Breath”

The Kids are Just Fine: Why Third Culture Kids Will Manage the COVID-19 Crisis Better

Third Culture Kids (TCK) are children who are raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country of origin for a significant part of their childhood. I am a mother of two TCKs who were raised in 4 different countries before high school. I’ve witnessed the positive traits learned byContinue reading “The Kids are Just Fine: Why Third Culture Kids Will Manage the COVID-19 Crisis Better”