by Tumaini editor | Dec 9, 2021 | TCKs, Transition
Reentry into one’s passport country can be particularly challenging for young adults who have lived much of their life in another culture. Fortunately, there are several organizations in North America who provide reentry experiences for MKs and TCKs. Each of...
by Tumaini editor | Jun 2, 2020 | Conflict, New, Pandemic, Parenting, TCKs, Transition
Many families, including missionaries, have seasons of time where their adult children return to live with them. This could be sheltering in place during the pandemic with college closed or during times of unemployment, transition, physical illness, extended family...
by Tumaini editor | Apr 23, 2020 | Cross-Cultural, Member Care, Pandemic, Parenting, Resilience, Stress, Transition
This post, by Sarita Hartz, is an excellent read especially for those who have relocated in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic but also for anyone! Her free goodies (linked in the article) are excellent, especially the Time Capsule for kids and the resources for...
by Tumaini editor | Apr 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Pandemic, Transition, Trauma
Amy Givler, a family medicine doctor, shares what she has learned in order to handle fearful situations. She teaches/reminds us that even when we are in a situation that feels out of control, we have a choice that is actually within our control. We can choose to...
by Tumaini editor | Apr 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Pandemic, Stress, Transition, Trauma
The author of this post from SeeBeyond discusses stress, its effects, and how to activate the “Rest and Refresh” system. SeeBeyond is a trusted counseling and coaching business that assists expatriates living cross-culturally in North Africa....
by Tumaini editor | Apr 4, 2020 | Pandemic, Transition, Trauma
This brief article for expatriates who are sheltering in place or quaranteened lists ideas relating to physical activity, connecting, self-care, soul care, growth, and catching up. The authors are SeeBeyond, a trusted counseling and coaching business that assists...