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Episode 27: The Expat Family Edit: Third Culture Kids: The Worldly Advantages Part II

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In this episode of the 'Truly Expat Podcast', Third Culture Kids (TCKs) is explored with guests Maria, Laila, and Umila sharing their experiences and insights. The discussion covers the unique opportunities TCKs have, such as increased open-mindedness and resilience from living in multiple countries, and the challenges they face, like dealing with school transitions and the feeling of not belonging to a single culture.

The guests also discuss their personal strategies for helping their children adapt to new environments and the importance of maintaining a sense of home, showcasing the complex yet enriching experience of raising TCKs.

If you want to email Sophie Dunstan, Clinical Psychologist from part one of this two-part series, you can contact her here: info@marianstreetpsychology.com 

Books mentioned in the episode about Third Culture Kids:

Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among World  by David Pollock

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience  by Martin Seligman


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