The EKC Blog
Sharing resources, information, and third-culture-minded perspectives for parents, kids, and teens.
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.
Dear EKC: How Do I Find My (Queer) Community?
Looking for LGBTQ+ community after an international move? This week’s DearEKC reader’s in a new home and out of ideas. Adam has some advice to get you started.
EKC Roundtable: "What if I really want to stay?" Navigating Resistance Toward a Move
Moving can be extremely tough for kids and adults alike. What do you do when you realize that you really want to stay—but the move’s already happening?
Dear EKC: When Should We Tell Our Kids About the Move?
Today’s Dear EKC reader wrote in to ask a common question: When should you tell your kids about an upcoming move? Psychologist Kate Berger shares her advice.
How do I decide? Choosing if and where to settle down as a TCK
Settling down can be challenging for TCKs who are used to constant change. This week’s EKC blog offers some thoughts on the topic.
Dear EKC: My Kid Acts Both Older and Younger Than Other Kids
Today’s Dear EKC reader is looking for advice about her son. On one hand, he acts grown up—on the other, he’s still a child. Is this normal behavior?
How Much Is Too Much? What To Tell Our Kids
It’s hard to know how much is too much to tell your kids, especially when life feels in flux. Let’s talk about how to share honestly without overwhelming them
Dear EKC: Should We Start Therapy Before the Move?
Today’s Dear EKC reader’s a parent who worries that her child’s having a hard time handling their family’s upcoming move. She wants to start therapy, but when?
Should I risk it? Positive and negative risk-taking
Understanding how and when to take risks can be challenging, especially in teenage years. This week’s EKC blog shares psychological insights on risk-taking.
Dear EKC: How Do I Make Home Feel Like Home?
Home is more than just a place. This Dear EKC reader wanted to know how to build connection and consistency for TCKs after a move. Therapist Maayan has advice
"It All Makes Sense Now!": Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as a Teen or Young Adult
Being diagnosed with ASD as an adult can bring a ton of emotions that can be hard to process. EKC writer Donna Kmetz shares personal experience and research.
Dear EKC: Am I “TCK Enough”?
This week’s Dear EKC reader feels like they don’t fit the definition of a TCK—and wonders if their experience is enough. Psychologist Kate Berger answers.
Do I Have To?: The Why’s And How’s Of Forgiving Others
Forgiveness can be challenging for everyone. This week’s EKC blog post explores why it’s important to forgive others and suggests some tips for moving forward on a forgiveness journey.