The Leap To Lead

OMG! As if life wasn’t already crazy enough, Miss J got in the car after school the other day and announced that her friend now has her own phone, followed very quickly with “when can I have one?”

This Christmas is feeling a little different for me, and I don’t doubt that it is for you too. While we keep hearing it, it is true… 2020 has been crazy. 

Christmas is normally a time for us to connect as a family, give thanks for all that we have and share gifts with those that we love.

And yes, in some regard we will still have the opportunity to do that. Our family (pending no further outbreaks) will be heading down to the South Island of New Zealand for Christmas this year. We will be staying with the in-laws for 3 weeks, and I’m sure it will be wonderful. My sister in law just had her second baby, a wee boy, so there will be a lot to celebrate.

But what I really want to be doing is flying to South Australia to see my parents this Christmas. As many of you know, dear old dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer as we went into lock down. We made the decision at the time that the risk was too great that I would get there, and then not be able to get back to New Zealand. And although there are now flights to Australia, our borders remain closed. As an Australian I can legally vote, work, buy property and live here, but I can’t get back into New Zealand without special permission. So I still can’t go and see mum and dad, thankfully his treatment is working and it would seem we have time. But...

I get the pull on the heart strings that so many of you are experiencing this year. I get the frustration you feel that you can’t be with loved ones, especially when they are sick. I totally understand how difficult this is for your kids to wrap their heads around. I get it.

So I wanted to share my 12 Tips for Christmas in 2020

Natasha from Theatre4Kids and I met through social media, and quickly discovered we share many similar passions. Once we started chatting, we also discovered we have a lot of mutual friends too!

This short 20 minute episode is the result of Natasha’s amazing experience as a creative person, an educator, and a parent. Where we share similar values is in our focus to get creative with our kids, to ensure we collaborate around the home, and connect whenever the opportunity presents.

Whether your kids are toddlers, primary school age or teens, Natasha shares insights that can support you to better connect with them.

We are both super excited to share this with you, and we hope that you find some valuable tips inside. Don’t forget to get your FREE Printable to put on your fridge or wall at home, it’s a great reminder of what you can do every day.

As we highlight in this episode, it needs to be simple and easy, don’t overthink it or put pressure on yourself, but do take the time to connect with your kids, you will be so rewarded!

https://expatparentingabroad.com/top-tips/

Bethany is an award winning coach, best selling author, and founder of The Kaizen Woman™. With over 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping visionary individuals and heart-centered entrepreneurs increase their personal power so that they can enjoy success that satisfies at a soul level… in relationships, careers, and with money.

In this interview Beth is going to share some of her secrets for making great decisions.

With the crazy that 2020 has been, there are so many expats who are facing tough decisions right now, so I’ve invited Beth to share her insights with us with a view to supporting you.

This Christmas is feeling a little different for me, and I don’t doubt that it is for you too. While we keep hearing it, it is true… 2020 has been crazy. 

Christmas is normally a time for us to connect as a family, give thanks for all that we have and share gifts with those that we love.

And yes, in some regard we will still have the opportunity to do that. Our family (pending no further outbreaks) will be heading down to the South Island of New Zealand for Christmas this year. We will be staying with the in-laws for 3 weeks, and I’m sure it will be wonderful. My sister in law just had her second baby, a wee boy, so there will be a lot to celebrate.

But what I really want to be doing is flying to South Australia to see my parents this Christmas. As many of you know, dear old dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer as we went into lock down. We made the decision at the time that the risk was too great that I would get there, and then not be able to get back to New Zealand. And although there are now flights to Australia, our borders remain closed. As an Australian I can legally vote, work, buy property and live here, but I can’t get back into New Zealand without special permission. So I still can’t go and see mum and dad, thankfully his treatment is working and it would seem we have time. But...

I get the pull on the heart strings that so many of you are experiencing this year. I get the frustration you feel that you can’t be with loved ones, especially when they are sick. I totally understand how difficult this is for your kids to wrap their heads around. I get it.

So I wanted to share my 12 Tips for Christmas in 2020

Natasha from Theatre4Kids and I met through social media, and quickly discovered we share many similar passions. Once we started chatting, we also discovered we have a lot of mutual friends too!

This short 20 minute episode is the result of Natasha’s amazing experience as a creative person, an educator, and a parent. Where we share similar values is in our focus to get creative with our kids, to ensure we collaborate around the home, and connect whenever the opportunity presents.

Whether your kids are toddlers, primary school age or teens, Natasha shares insights that can support you to better connect with them.

We are both super excited to share this with you, and we hope that you find some valuable tips inside. Don’t forget to get your FREE Printable to put on your fridge or wall at home, it’s a great reminder of what you can do every day.

As we highlight in this episode, it needs to be simple and easy, don’t overthink it or put pressure on yourself, but do take the time to connect with your kids, you will be so rewarded!

https://expatparentingabroad.com/top-tips/

Bethany is an award winning coach, best selling author, and founder of The Kaizen Woman™. With over 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping visionary individuals and heart-centered entrepreneurs increase their personal power so that they can enjoy success that satisfies at a soul level… in relationships, careers, and with money.

In this interview Beth is going to share some of her secrets for making great decisions.

With the crazy that 2020 has been, there are so many expats who are facing tough decisions right now, so I’ve invited Beth to share her insights with us with a view to supporting you.