third culture kids

Tough Overseas Transitions for Kids–and God’s “Treats”

"I'm not going!" My son sat on the floor, one shoe to his side, cheeks slick with tears. My heart…

2 years ago

When My Child’s Fluency = My Success

One benefit of my kids growing up overseas is their rich experience of another culture.  My kids absorb elements of…

3 years ago

When Did “Home” Become a Difficult Word?

My third child was 3 years old during one of our furloughs, a summer spent in a house provided by…

4 years ago

We Were Missionary Kids. Here’s What My Parents Did Right

Recently Go. Serve. Love has enjoyed a flood of traffic and dialogue from our post, 10 Realities a Missionary Probably…

4 years ago

Don’t Leave Your Kids as Ministry Orphans

You're headed overseas and the excitement--and sense of purpose--is sweeping and real. Your kids may be struggling, but you've been…

5 years ago