Maria Lombart stood before an audience of over 200 people in The Hague, Netherlands. It was two years ago at the Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Conference but her dynamic presentation has continued to resonate with me ever since. It's a personal story of loss and identity development with similarities to many cross-cultural students … Continue reading A Kaleidoscope of Cultures: Cross-Cultural Childhood Losses and Identity Development
Raising Global and Mobile Children – Challenges and Solutions for International Families
When visiting The Hague, I had the privilege of sitting under the teaching of Kristin Duncombe, one of my global mobility heroes. You'll see why when you read on. Kristin is highly qualified to talk about raising global and mobile children. Her passport says she is American but her life story would beg to differ. … Continue reading Raising Global and Mobile Children – Challenges and Solutions for International Families
Globally Mobile Children: One Tribe or Many? Part Two
How do you feel when you hear the term 'Third Culture Kid' or 'TCK'? Does it fill you with a warm fuzzy glow or a cold hard dread? Do you feel a sense of belonging or does it reinforce your feelings of the in-between? Do you identify with other associated terms such as globally mobile … Continue reading Globally Mobile Children: One Tribe or Many? Part Two
Globally Mobile Children: One Tribe or Many? Part One
Have you noticed the number of social media posts questioning the terminology around children who live a life that takes them across and among cultures and worlds? Third Culture Kid (TCK), globally mobile kid, Cross-Cultural Kid (CCK), expat brat, missionary kid, military brat, global nomad are just a few of the terms floating around. As … Continue reading Globally Mobile Children: One Tribe or Many? Part One
Surveying the Landscape: Common practices, challenges, and opportunities in International School transitions support
I am excited to finally share one of the big projects I've been working on in 2018. _____ Announcing the launch of Sea Change Mentoring and Globally Grounded’s independent research project into transitions support at international schools International schools are the most popular educational platform for families in global transition. While recent years have brought … Continue reading Surveying the Landscape: Common practices, challenges, and opportunities in International School transitions support
Third Culture Families: Redefining the Traditional Concept of Home, Family and Friendship
Please allow me to introduce you to Marielle de Spa - a mover and shaker in the global mobility field and a kindred spirit who values the collective family experience. She carries an important message for families in global transition that I would like to share with you. Read on to be inspired and empowered. Originally … Continue reading Third Culture Families: Redefining the Traditional Concept of Home, Family and Friendship
We’ve Updated Our Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us so we've reviewed and updated our privacy policy. You can find our privacy policy on our website to learn how we collect and use your data. Please take a moment to review our updated policy and whilst you're there, check out some of the helpful articles to guide you, … Continue reading We’ve Updated Our Privacy Policy
Returning ‘Home’: Insight from an Expert
It's that time of year when many globally mobile families are either preparing to return 'home', contemplating returning 'home' or farewelling others who are returning 'home'. Re-Entry Expert, Dr Cate Brubaker, shares her wisdom and insight with us on how to make returning 'home' a positive, growth oriented experience that leads to a meaningful and … Continue reading Returning ‘Home’: Insight from an Expert
Globally Grounded Update
It's been too long! How many times have you heard this phrase as you collect a loved one from the airport or arrive on a doorstep during 'home' leave? This time, however, it's because it has been too long since we've connected via the Globally Grounded Blog. So let's catch up. Now. Whilst we haven't … Continue reading Globally Grounded Update
Announcing: Transitions 101 Webinar Series
Calling all International School Educators, Counsellors and Leadership Does your school resemble a revolving door – students, families and staff constantly leaving and arriving? Do you have: students from culturally diverse backgrounds struggling to integrate into your school community or engage effectively in learning? teachers searching for strategies to equip and support their Cross Cultural … Continue reading Announcing: Transitions 101 Webinar Series
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