Parenting as an expat

Being human and parenting other human beings isn’t always straight forward. Whether you’ve lived in your current location for many years or are just rebuilding your life in a new place, being an expat parent brings additional challenges and rewards.

Even the best most well prepared parents have questions, run into challenges and experience moments when they aren’t sure what the best way forward is.

There’s no need to do it alone. As the Expat Parent Coach, I’m here to support you with your questions and challenges. To support you in finding your own path in being a parent.

Common parent coaching themes

• Raising kids in a culture other than the one you grew up in

• Navigating changes and transitions in your child’s behavior or needs

• Navigating changes and transitions in family, school, work or living situation

• Dealing with your own stresses, reactions and triggers

Common parent coaching outcomes

• Finding practical ways forward

• Relating and communicating with your children in developmentally relevant ways.

• Reducing stress and increasing flow in your parenting

• Getting to know who you are as a parent and beyond 

Expat Parent Coach

Supporting a gentle parenting approach for culture crossers