The EKC Blog
Sharing resources, information, and third-culture-minded perspectives for parents, kids, and teens.
Do I Have To?: The Why’s And How’s Of Forgiving Others
Forgiveness can be challenging for everyone. This week’s EKC blog post explores why it’s important to forgive others and suggests some tips for moving forward on a forgiveness journey.
Dear EKC: What's it Like to Go to Therapy?
This week’s Dear EKC reader is on the fence about whether or not they’d like to try therapy. What’s it actually like? Psychologist Inka Homanen answers.
Let’s Talk About Screen Time
One of the most common topics we encounter is screen time: how much is too much for expat kids? And how does it play a role in your international move?
Dear EKC: Do I Need a Diagnosis?
This week’s Dear EKC reader has been struggling and wants to know if they need a diagnosis to seek support. Psychologist Jamie Fehribach has good advice.
Dear EKC: I’m feeling stressed all the time…
This Week’s Dear EKC reader feels like handling stress has become so much harder lately. Karolina, EKC’s intern, has a few suggestions!
Dear EKC: How Do I Say Goodbye?
This week’s Dear EKC reader is struggling to say goodbye before they move. It’s a common question and Therapist Daphne Bouchépillon has some advice.
You’re Not Alone: Working Through Parental Guilt After a Move
Moving can be tough on parents and kids alike—but the guilt that sometimes comes with big family transitions makes it even more challenging. You deserve grace
Dear EKC: How Can I Celebrate All the Places I've Lived?
This week’s Dear EKC reader has lived in a lot of different places and wants to know how she can celebrate all of them. Psychologist Maayan Cohen responds.
Dear EKC: I’m Feeling the January Blues
This week’s Dear EKC reader can’t figure out why everything feels just a little off, a little bit sadder in January. Psychologist Adam Németh is here to help
EKC Roundtable: Setting New Year's Resolutions That Stick (Especially for TCKs)
New year’s resolutions can be a ton of pressure for TCKs. We came together for an EKC Roundtable to discuss making realistic, empowering goals that stick.
Dear EKC: What is Home Anymore?
This week’s Dear EKC reader came back from a trip home for the holidays—and now feels torn between two cultures. Psychologist Kate Berger is here to help
Dear EKC: How Do I Change in the New Year?
It’s the new year and this week’s Dear EKC reader is thinking (and stressing) about their resolutions. Psychologist Kate Berger is here to help.
Skip the Doomscrolling: 5 Tips for Healthy, Happy, Holiday Social Media Use
Struggling with #SocialMedia stress during the #Holidays? Our latest #Blog shares 5 ways to keep scrolling uplifting and intentional this season. #ExpatLife #MentalHealth
Dear EKC: Help! Holidays with My Family are Stressing Me Out!
This week’s Dear EKC reader wrote in with some holiday stress: how do I handle family conflicts? Clinical supervisor Jamie Rhiannon Fehribach has helpful advice.
Dear EKC: How Should I Deal With Bullies?
In this week’s Dear EKC, a reader talks about a difficult but common experience: bullying. Psychologist Kate Berger helps them find support and peace.
6 Tips for Celebrating Your First Holidays Abroad
Balancing your home traditions with new customs can be tricky around the #Holidays. This week’s #Blog offers 6 tips for #Expats abroad. Stay respectful, have fun, and create lasting memories! #ExpatLife
Dear EKC: I’m Tired of Having to Constantly Make New Friends
In this week’s Dear EKC, a reader discusses the “friendship burnout” that comes with moving. Psychologist Inka Homanen helps them find a new way forward.
Dear EKC: How Do I Relate to Friends Back Home (Who Aren’t Expats)?
In this week’s Dear EKC, a reader worries about keeping friends from their home country close after an international move. Psychologist Kate Berger has advice.