Dear Bettina After having spend almost five wonderful years in Munich we are re-patriating. I was wondering if your could share your views on how to help our sons saying goodbye. They are 11 and 9 years old. Thx a lot Helping Kids Say Goodbye For children, one of the hardest things about any move is saying goodbye to friends. Making sure they have time to do this is important for them and can help make the move easier for the whole family. I have listed some suggestions for w

An inevitable term of Expat life is Change. Whether it’s setting up a new house, settling in the kids, refitting a marriage into a new culture, establishing a social network or starting new work, it can all add pressure to an already confusing situation. Even for those who have spent years abroad, feelings of inadequacy, marital problems and depression are common issues, which are difficult to face alone. I believe that we have so much to give each other and that by sharing o