Giving birth is a big task in your own country; doing it overseas adds extra challenges, but this guest post by a certified doula will help you decide where to give birth. Learn more and get a free resource!
Category Archives: Marriage & Family
Light Bags, Heavy Reading: A Bibliophile’s Journey as an Expat
Unlock the secrets to lighter luggage and richer reads with this tip on how to take your library of books with you even as you live as an expat.
Flights and Heartstrings: Navigating Family, Friends, and Feelings from Afar
Being away when family and friends celebrate or grieve is heart wrenching. Having decide whether to return in the middle of a crisis makes everything worse, but there is a better way. In this article, the Prepared Expat shows you that way and offers a free tool to help you plan!
The Art of Gratitude: An Expat’s Journey to Joy
Practicing gratitude is vital for expats who want to thrive in their host culture, since gratitude helps balance cultural experiences, reduces stress, enables deep relationships, and reshapes what one notices. Learn more and tips for practicing gratitude in this latest tip from The Prepared Expat!
Farewell Formula: RAFT Your Way to a Regret-Free Goodbye
Goodbyes are a normal part of an expat’s life; The Prepared Expat shares how you can use RAFT to ensure your goodbyes are emotionally healthy.
Family Flight Plan: Expert Strategies for Traveling with Children
Flying with kids can be stressful, but by following these dozens of tips from The Prepared Expat, you can make your flight a more pleasant experience.
How to Get a Social Security Number as an Expat
Getting a Social Security number for your child born overseas can be infuriating. Here’s a guide to walk you through how to do it so that the path is more clear.
One Step Ahead: Easing Child Passport Renewal Stress
Save yourself a ton of time and hassle by preparing now the facial development photos you’ll need to renew your child’s passport.