How do we keep spiritual growth or faith consistant as we move around the world? This episode focuses on raising kids with faith.

• Our experiences exercising our religious faith traditions and passing them onto our families in the context of being an Expat.
• How did we pass on (or choose not to pass on) our faith traditions to our kids?
• What we did when there were no places to worship aligned with our respective religious affiliations or no English-speaking services?
• How our Interactions with friends and neighbors whose religious backgrounds were completely different than ours shifted our religious worldview, theological viewpoint, and identity?
• Any challenges we may have faced when we return home to family and/or congregations who have different views and traditions than our families In this episode, Susie, Jennie, & Sharoya answers questions sent in by a BPB listener. The listener wanted us to share our ideas.

Find Susie at HealthyExpatParent.com

Find Jennie at TheExpatMom.com

Find Sharoya at EmbraceBehaviorChange.com

Katie shares the resources and questions to research when figuring out the best fit international school for your child with special needs. As an expert in teaching and specializing in supporting kids with special needs around the world, Katie knows what she's talking about. This episode is full of specific steps to follow to work within the International Community and find the perfect fit for your kid in 2023. Here is a link to Katie's International School Research Tool: To work with Katie directly find her at LearningToFlourish.org

Saying No is Good! - Reclaiming your parental authority

Learn the importance of saying 'NO' to your adolescent children and how to be more confident in saying 'NO.'

If you are struggling in this area, you are not alone.

For support:

Reach out to Teen Life Coach Angi Solley at Teenlines.com or

Parent & Family Coach Sharoya Ham at EmbraceBehaviorChange.com

Download How To Talk So Your Teen Will Listen

Jeremiah Ham, an knowledgable adult Third Culutre Kid shares his powerful story of growing up in six countries.

This episode touches on how we learn to recognize, understand and build protection to defend againt prejudice & racism.

Sharoya Ham, Behavior Change Specialist: you know her as an experienced teacher with advanced degrees in Special Education and more. Sharoya shares her own history and insights into her experience growing up and also as an adult ExPat who has come face to face with racism and prejudices.

You can further connect with Sharoya here- www.embracebehaviorchange.com

Jennie Linton leads this thoughtful interview. Find Jennie at The Expat Mom

Have you ever felt that your body is a disappointment? Body image is a "silent" issue for many of us. Especially in the Diplomatic community, as we focus on establishing ourselves in new situations constantly many of us are not able to dedicate time/energy to body image. How we think/feel about our body can often get overlooked or pushed into the background.

Start a Conversation with Becca Brown on Instagram.

Talk to Jennie at TheExpatMom.com

The Big Purple Blob gets some expert advice from a stellar professional Nutritionist, Life Coach, Mom and fellow Trailing Spouse. The Purple Blob is here to support YOU- send us your topic ideas at

[email protected]

Deciding on an Educational Evaluation - the benefits for struggling students

• Getting your child help can be an emotional journey
• Reasons why your child may need an evaluation
• Recognizing red flags
• The first place to reach out for support
• FSI Training: Educating Your Special Needs Child in the Foreign Affairs Community
• Med Child & Family Program: Educating Your Special Needs Child
• Understood.org: Understanding Evaluations
• Video: Sharoya & her son share their journey from evaluation to intervention

To work with Katie:

www.learningtoflourish.org

Mental Health is a real concern for many of us facing the challenges of FS life. Uprooting to a new location, new language, setting up, new work and relationships every few years is NOT easy. Dr. Fae & Susie Czorz-Brown understand this issue.

Work with Susie:

www.healthyexpatparent.com

Work with Dr. Fae:

www.DrFae.com

Dr Fae Frederick, of Online Therapy, Int., Counseling Physchologist EFM offering mental health support services for EFMs, FSOs and other expats. We talk about the three parts of the system (individual, family, community) and how they impact mental health.

Addressing your child's academic concerns before your next move Katie shares three reasons why it's helpful to communicate now, with your child's teachers rather than waiting.   Learning to Flourish: [email protected] Types of Educational Evaluations:  https://www.understood.org/en/articles/different-terms-you-may-hear-for-evaluations

Sharoya Ham is an expert in teaching kids new techniques for behavioral change.  She is a wonderful resource for Expat Parents who are struggling with challenges in creating structure, parenting strong-willed children, outbursts and more.  

Connect with Sharoya Ham here. 

https://www.embracebehaviorchange.com/