The TCK Training Podcast

We’re all familiar with the thrill of an adrenaline rush. This upbeat sensation that accompanies our travels can be wonderful, and sometimes even necessary. But when do we know when we’ve entered unhealthy territory, and how can we help TCKs manage adrenaline addiction? Join Lauren and Jessi as they answer these questions and weave in some great stories along the way!

Links to Related Resources:
Raising Healthy TCKs 

Unstacking Your Grief Tower for Adult TCKs

Understanding Your Anxiety as an Adult TCK

In this episode, Jessi and Tanya talk about some of the reasons TCKs can be prone to anxiety. They discuss the research surrounding TCKs and anxiety and stigma around mental health. Both share personally and offer a hopeful vision for caring for TCKs dealing with anxiety.

Links to related resources:

Free Research about TCKs
TCKs and Anxiety (Workshop)
Understanding Anxiety as an Adult TCK (Workshop)

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Lauren and Tanya chat about the realities of learning languages as TCKs. They debunk myths about children picking up languages effortlessly, and swap stories about the emotional weight that is actually at play! Enjoy their fun, honest conversation about how language shapes the TCK experience and why it’s about so much more than just learning the words.

Links to related resources:

Free Research about TCKs

Blog: 5 Easy Ways You Can Start Learning a New Language with Your Kids

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To kick off season 2, Lauren and Jessi come together for a chat about the best schooling option for TCKs. Join their trip down memory lane on their schooling experience, and find out their current thoughts on choosing between the myriad of schooling options out there (local, boarding, international, homeschooling).  

Links to related resources:

Free Research about TCKs
Blog: 5 Surprising Factors to Consider When Weighing Overseas Schooling Options

After 11 episodes on the hardships of mobile childhoods, Elizabeth and Tanya address what some of us might be thinking: is the TCK lifestyle even worth it? Don’t miss out on their thoughts about this question, and most importantly – how Adult TCKs have answered it in our most recent survey!

Links to related resources:

Free Research about TCKs

Blog: Seven Reasons for Hope: A foundation of TCK Care

Free course: Implementing Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)

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Another Lauren and Elizabeth episode, and today they dive into big emotions and how we can help TCKs navigate them. They share stories from their lives as parents of multiple kids - so trust us, they have seen big emotions. Tune in to hear about why it’s so important not to shut down these feelings but to see them as a way kids communicate their needs. A great listen if like Lauren, you value grit, and you want to create a safe space for emotions while also teaching kids to handle life’s tougher moments. Enjoy!

Links to related resources:

Free course: Safe Space Responses

Laying an Emotional Foundation (workshop)

In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth tackle a big question for families: when is it time to seek extra support for your kids, especially through tough transitions or trauma? They talk about spotting signs of distress, recognizing which emotional responses are normal, and why being tuned in as a parent really matters.

With tips on knowing the right timing, making small adjustments, and when caregivers can step in to help, this conversation encourages parents to seek support without hesitation. Join us for a reassuring look at how proactive steps can make all the difference in supporting our TCKs’ well-being!

Links to related resources:

Our Services

TCK Informed Coaching

TCK Informed Counseling

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Jessi break down the ‘red zone’ and ‘green zone’ of emotional regulation for TCKs. They talk about how to spot when kids are in the red zone, why connection and laughter can be powerful tools for moving into the green zone, and practical ways parents can support kids through stressful times. With insights on personalized approaches to emotional well-being, they also touch on when it might be time to seek extra help. Tune in for relatable advice and tools to help TCKs find their calm!

Links to related resources:

Our Services
Raising Thriving Kids Abroad (Workshop)
Raising Healthy TCKs (Workshop)
Red Zone/Green Zone:  Understanding School Transition Stress (blog)

In this episode of the TCK Training Podcast, Lauren and Tanya have a heartfelt conversation about the things that make TCK transitions hard. They share what they’ve learned talking to hundreds of TCKs, and from their own experience growing up in high mobility. 

Tune in to learn more about how transitions affect us, and how we can leverage the tools in our arsenal to care well for those who move, and those who stay behind.

Links to related resources:

Misunderstood by Tanya Crossman
Our Services
Coping with Change (Workshop)
Care for Less Mobile TCKs (Workshops)
Supporting Student Transitions (Workshop)

Transitions Course

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In the previous episode, Lauren and Elizabeth talked about what TCKs need within their home. This week, Elizabeth is back and has a chat with Tanya about what TCKs need from their community! They dive into research on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and how to implement them as counterweights to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Join them for practical strategies and insightful data to shed more light on setting TCKs up for thriving!

Links to related resources:

Free Course: How to Implement PCEs (Positive Childhood Experiences)

TCKs and PCEs (Blog)
Workshop: Peers and Belonging 

Workshop: Supporting TCKs in Your Community