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The Expat Life: The Star Spangled Banner Song Made Me Cry We live the global nomad life. We decided a little over seven years ago to raise our children in another country. We love raising them in a slow-paced culture, where family is valued and an adventure is always awaiting (whether we are seeking it …
10 Family Biking Trip Tips to prepare you for a fun family bonding experience. Are you looking for ways to get active this summer? Biking is a fun way we discovered to not only be active but connect as a family. By no means do I consider myself a hardcore rider, but the lovely thing about …
No, My Child Does NOT Have to Hug You and our Hi, Hug, Handshake and High Five system that empowers our kids to listen to their bodies but also learn to greet others. I remember my shy toddler telling me, “No kissing. I no kiss.” When we first arrived in South America he was only 14 …
Teaching Empathy in Friendships I was a school counselor for many years, the main type of situations I always found myself mediating was friendships gone awry. Giving our kids the tools so they can navigate their friendships is vital. School friendships can make or break a child. I’ve seen kids who are always at the …
Please know that all of my parenting articles on my blog are me writing from a place of “in process”. I know a lot of times when we read blogs and the great advice that’s dished out, we may think–they have this thing down. Maybe others do, but I don’t. The counselor in me, begs …
