Here is another answer from a TCK regarding the very important question:
What helped you most coming back to your home country?
Third Culture Kids
Life for third culture kids is different. Is home abroad or on US soil, or can they tell you? Understanding TCKs can be difficult, but rewarding.
Busy Soldiers
Dwight Eisenhower said, “Busy soldiers are happy soldiers.” I read this quote in my early years with six children running around. Summer time always brought the I’m-bored attitude around to harass me as a busy mom.
Suitcases, Airlines, Airports
Every TCK is an expert traveler!
You just have to sit in on a conversation among them when the subject of travel comes up.
Help Your TCK Celebrate the 4th of July
In a few days our country will celebrate its birthday. Since my circle of American friends is pretty small, here is how I have decided to celebrate the 4th this year.
Of course it will start with cooking outside on our tiny little grill. It will include red/white/blue decorations. And that would end it there since we can’t do fireworks – we really can’t sing God Bless America (because we can’t sing) – and getting together with family is a dream. Continue reading
Home Assignment: Priorities
To me priorities and lists go together. I know some of you are facing a time of being back in your home country for a few weeks to a few months to a year! This pre-leaving time was a good time for our family. Continue reading
I’m So Proud of My TCKs
Generating Conversation with Your TCK
It is a wonderful experience to return to your home country. I always get a thrill when I pass through immigration and they say, “Welcome.” This is where I belong. Continue reading
