3 Healthy ways to assist your expat child adapt to his new environment
Generally, people will say that expatriate children are lucky with the new exciting experiences and different cultures they see – a chance to experience the world in a broader perspective than most of us. Moreover, unlike their parents who are typically busy adjusting to their new job, expat kids are just enjoying their new environment – right? Nope. While it’s true that expatriate children receive many invaluable opportunities, it also entails a big price to pay since there are many obstacles that these kids have to face. Most of us, when put to an unfamiliar situation, will feel scared, intimidated, and perhaps even traumatized. The same is true for children who are thrust into a new environment, which can make these unsettling feelings…