The EKC Blog
Sharing resources, information, and third-culture-minded perspectives for parents, kids, and teens.
Let’s Talk About Perfection
Perfection might look like control but it often costs peace, rest, and joy. Let’s talk about celebrating effort and learning that growth counts the most.
Dear EKC: This Wasn't the Fresh Start I'd Hoped For
This week’s Dear EKC reader moved to a new country and hoped that this could be a “fresh start” in their new school—but it’s a lot harder than expected.
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Or Just Missing Home?
Explore why seasonal sadness might mean more than just winter blues, and how TCKs can care for both their mood and sense of home.
Dear EKC: Is it Okay to Feel Happy When So Much is Going Wrong?
Can we feel joy without ignoring pain? Is it okay to feel happy when the world feels heavy? This week’s Dear EKC reader needs help holding conflicting emotions.
When Change Gets Hard: Supporting Third Culture Kids
The fact that your TCK has done this before doesn’t mean it’s easy. Here’s how you can help them balance strength, emotion, and growth through transitions.
Dear EKC: My Kids are Stressed About the News
This week’s Dear EKC reader needed some help finding ways to guide her kids through stressful world events. The entire EKC team came together to answer.
What is CBT all about?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is often called the gold standard of talk therapy, and for good reason. This week’s blog post explores the approach and its benefits.
EKC Roundtable: Why Are Culturally Sensitive and Holistic Child Assessments Necessary?
This month’s EKC roundtable is all about the importance of context in understanding your child’s behavior and challenges as they start the new school year.
Is It Just About Being Tidy? The Myths About OCD
Although OCD is a commonly known condition, there are many misconceptions about what it actually is. This week’s blog post explores what it can mean to experience obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Dear EKC: How Do We Stay Close When Uni's Far Away?
This week’s Dear EKC parent is worried about losing the connection she has with her daughter when she leaves for university. Psychologist Inka Homanen answers.
Let’s Talk About Travel Stress
Traveling with kids can be exciting, memorable, and more than a little stressful. Let’s talk about how to handle anything your vacation throws at you.
Dear EKC: Help! We Need a Vacation From Summer Vacation!
This week’s Dear EKC family is having a hard time adjusting to the lack of routine and overplanned days during summer holidays. Kate Berger has good advice.
EKC Roundtable: But What is it Actually? A Bit About Neurodiversity
Understanding neurodiversity is an important part of connecting with people around us and getting to know ourselves better. This week’s EKC Roundtable showcases different perspectives on the topic.
Dear EKC: How Should I Prepare for Travel With My Neurodivergent Six-Year-Old?
Today’s Dear EKC reader is feeling a little apprehensive about an upcoming trip with her ND child. Psychologist Daphne Meerbeek has some reassuring advice
Packing Bags and Unpacking Feelings: Coping with Travel Anxiety
Summer’s here and travel’s on everybody’s mind—but it comes with some big feelings. This week, we’re talking about ways to tackle your kids’ travel anxiety.
Dear EKC: Going "Home" for the Summer Doesn't Feel like Home
This week’s Dear EKC reader is feeling out of place. They’re going “home” for the summer but it doesn’t feel like home. Therapist Maayan Cohen responds.
What is ACT?: A bit about Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the core of EKC’s philosophy of supporting the mental health of TCKs and their families. This week’s blog post explores the approach and its benefits.