How to Encourage a Family that has a Child with Special Needs
The African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” is a saying that most overseas workers would agree with. We do not have easy access to trusted family members to help us in times of need. We...
View ArticleA Look at Letting Go
Last spring my oldest graduated from high school. Six months ago I was just beginning the ride on the “transition roller coaster” and learning to navigate this new kind of transition: parenting an...
View ArticleA Day in the Life: Graduation Trip
We have another Senior (Grade 12/ 高三) in our home. Child #2 – our daughter who has Cri-du-Chat Syndrome and attends a local special education school in Taiwan will graduate in the spring. I got to...
View ArticleBook Review: THE OTHER SIDE OF SPECIAL by Brown, Clime, and Holt
THE OTHER SIDE OF SPECIAL: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom By: Amy J. Brown, Sara Clime, and Carrie M. Holt This may not be a typical book that I would review...
View ArticleBook Review: RAISING A FAMILY OVERSEAS by Anna Danforth
RAISING A FAMILY OVERSEAS: Building Connection with Your Family and Host Culture During Transition by Anna Danforth This guide book is designed for families that are about to embark on a family...
View ArticleBook Review: SERVING WELL by Elizabeth and Jonathan Trotter
SERVING WELL: Help for the Wannabe, Newbie, or Weary Cross-Cultural Christian Worker by Elizabeth and Jonathan Trotter Published: 2019 *Please note as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying...
View ArticleBook Review: RAISING UP A GENERATION OF HEALTHY THIRD CULTURE KIDS by Lauren...
RAISING UP A GENERATION OF HEALTHY THIRD CULTURE KIDS by Lauren Wells Published: 2020 Genre: Nonfiction, Resource *Please note as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Review: Lauren...
View ArticleDay in the Life: A “No Regrets” Story
My youngest TCK will graduate at the end of this semester, and we are starting to build her RAF(G)T while I build my DOCK. Since Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is quickly approaching,...
View ArticleGuest at Multicultural Kids Blog for Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)
This week, I was a guest writer for the Multicultural Kids Blog. A few weeks ago, I took my youngest to one of the oldest CNY markets in Taipei. I shared about what I experienced as a mother to a …...
View ArticleBook Review: SERVING AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH by Steve and Gill Bryant
Moving your family overseas? Work for an organization that helps families move abroad? Serving at the Ends of the Earth by Steve and Gill Bryant may be a resource you need. Check out this book review...
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