Episodios
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Angi & Jennie share their stories of learning how to navigate the UNPREDICTABILITY of pet ownership as a nomad.
Have an interesting experience you want to share with our wider community? Join us for a chat.
Please join us and share your ideas at www.thebigpurpleblob.com
Connect with Jennie: www.theexpatmom.com
Connect with Angi: www.teenlines.com
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Living overseas sometimes means that we miss out on important life events for family members because we are at a distance.
What do you do when your child marries someone you don't know really well because you live so far away? In this episode, Sharoya chats with another veteran EFM. They share their emotional journey to accept what is and embrace the beauty of what will be.How will living at a distance affect this experience?
Sharoya Ham shares her wisdom and insights here.
Please join us at www.thebigpurpleblob.com
And reach out to Sharoya directly at www.embracebehaviorchange.com
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Two parents share their experience in connecting (and sometimes convincing) their kids to talk to someone. What to consider when finding the right person to work with your teen or kid.
To work with Angi check out: www.teenlines.com
To work with Jennie check out: www.theexpatmom.com
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Join Susie and Jennie to discuss some of the unexpected adjustments to having your kid (adult?) return to stay with you for the summer.
Jennie Linton: www.theexpatmom.com
Susie Czorz-Brown: www.healthyexpatparent.com
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Susie and Sharoya share some helpful insights for parents of Teens.
Find out more at www.thebigpurpleblob.com
To work with Sharoya: www.embracebehaviorchange.com
To work with Susie: www.healthyexpatparent.com
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Dr Teneshia Taylor's study of the experince of kids' of color, comparing US schools with international schools. In this Blob episode we are talking about mitigating the problem, helping kids of all colors have the educational experience they deserve. Dr. Taylor is researching the current events around anti-black racism. She has conducted a direct study of WHAT black kids experience in International schools currently.
Perhaps less often occurences in International Schools but still CONSTANTLY happening in schools today.
To reach Dr. Teneshia Taylor send message to: bbeyondbias@gmail.com Find Susie at-- www.healthyexpatparent.com -
Eligible Family Members, Direct Hires, MoHs and TCKS....we have to factor in ALL the things when scoping out our next possible Post. How do you choose? Jennie and Angi share their process and ideas.
To work with Jennie directly check out: http://www.expatmom.com
Angi works with teens who could use support in goal setting and emotional processing:
www.teenlines.com
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Thoughts from a 16year old young man who has grown up around the world(Turkey, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Laos). This is his positive outlook on the advantages and disadvantages of growing up third culture style.
To support your own Teen in discovering their own strengths and advantages check out:
www.teenlines.com
and www.thebigpurpleblob.com
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Susie shares some wisdom and helpful guidance on more mindfulness in our often-chaotic lifestyle.
Find out how to access MORE of Susies wisdom and personal support here:
www.healthyexpatparent.com
and
www.thebigpurpleblob.com
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Life can really throw a major WRENCH at you from time to time. How do we manage just keeping up with the basics in holding balance together when hard things happen?
Let's talk about how we handle tough times in Diplo living.
Susie, Katie and Angi are all available to work directly with you and your family if you're seeking an accountability, check-in, or safe space to talk about your emotional health.
Susie: www.healthyexpatparent.com
Katie: www.learningtoflourish.org
Angi: www.teenlines.com
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When your child is standing up against you and REFUSING to go to school, you can find yourself in a cycle of arguments, exhaustion, confusion and sometimes everyone starts feeling like a failure. Help is HERE for you.
Even if this hasn't happened in your home...chances are you know someone who has mentioned this recently or may be struggling with this in their family. Please share this episode with others. We want struggling parents and kids to know they are not alone.
Get your own Paperback Copy to own at home or share with School Administration HERE
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Let's talk about Co-parenting. When two people (or more, when step-parents are involved) are working at raising children....we won't always agree on how to parent.
Sharoya and Susie have some insight and ideas for you.
Sharoya-- www.embracebehaviorchange.com
Susie-- www.healthyexpatparent.com
Find out more at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com
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A teen perspective on the college application process. Living OVERSEAS while applying to US schools. Sports, Volunteerwork, and more. Do grades really matter? SATs: are they essential?
Do I need to tour and interview? Should I apply Early Decision?
If you have a high school student who might be looking at the application process soon: grab some popcorn and listen together.
One teen shares her account of the stressors and what was most effective.
Interview by:
Angi Solley, Life Coach for Teens: www.Teenlines.com
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Drugs when living in the US and Abroad
Navigating drugs in overseas schools and when coming back to the US - join Katie and Susie as they share their perspectives on raising teens both at home and abroad.
Teens Overseas: Rules for tuk-tuks, drinking and more
Talking to Your Teens About Drugs
Opiods in Fairfax County
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Great information from expert, Dr Geoffrey Jones, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Programs In this episode we are talking about Health Unit services, local services, briefly about the new Medical Clearance process coming out, Medcare Mangement as well as the Med Connect option for appointments stateside and [email protected]. Find out how to work with us directly at www.TheBigPurpleBlob.com
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Angie Collins and Susie Czorcz-Brown discuss the EMOTIONAL and FINANCIAL load that come with setting kids up at a four year University as Diplo parents.
To find out more check out:
www.thebigpurpleblob.com
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Luke Beer is finding his path in change at his first posting. Luke shares his insights and wisdom on balancing parenting, work and being part of the highly mobile community.
In this episode, Luke recounts his growth trajectory, from a single man with a paying job to a married, Foreign Service, stay-at-home dad, and new work found at the embassy.For more episodes and information check out
www.thebigpurpleblob.com
Find out what it's like to work with Sharoya directly:
www.embracebehaviorchange.com
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Join brilliant women Hillery Midkiff, Lisa Tilstra, Morgan Loosli, Susie Csorsz Brown
Four brilliant women share an honest discussion on everything fitness & health. Age? Having kids? Hard to get a routine with constant travel? Menopause? Good genes? Vegan diet?
Not a How To Manual- just thoughtful talk with smart women who have figured a few things for their individual wellbeing.
For individual support you can work with Susie directly.
www.healthyexpatparent.com
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Are you curious about MORE work options for EFM and those of us in the "trailing spouse" universe. The Big Purple Blob is here with some insight.
Join Jennie Linton, TheExpatMom.com and Rona Jobe, the founder of LVL Up--a company that trains and hires expat trailing spouses. Rona also works with small businesses for expats. She has all the information you want to know.
Jennie has helped hundreds of struggling EFMs to find their purpose and joy in life.
Work with her at www.theexpatmom.com
Find out more about LVL Up at www.lvlupstrategies.com/the-what
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Sharoya Ham is a trained expert with experience in raising children overseas. Sharoya has the unique perspective of someone who knows what she's doing professionally as well as personally to create strong interactions for struggling young people.
To work with Sharoya check out:
www.embracebehaviorchange.com
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