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Allison Young

Nov 255 min read

TCKs & Pre-Field Training

Training is a vital part of every child’s life. From household chores to academic testing, there are multiple ways we train boys and...

Preparing TCKs for a Cross-Cultural Move

Abigail Newport

Nov 45 min read

Preparing TCKs for a Cross-Cultural Move

Setting children up to thrive during a cross-cultural move

Helping Older TCKs Transition to College

Megan Norton

Feb 195 min read

Helping Older TCKs Transition to College

Many third-culture kids (TCKs) return to their passport country to pursue higher education. Some do so due to language, some due to...

Abigail Newport

Dec 25, 20234 min read

Questions to Ask TCKs

One of the best ways to show love to the third culture kids (TCKs) in your church and missionary body is to ask them questions, but it...

Angela Bredeman

Dec 21, 20235 min read

Schooling Options for TCKs

Making the decision to move overseas is a big one, especially when considering moving as a family. But that big decision is followed by...

Megan Norton

Dec 18, 20236 min read

Helping TCKs through Re-Entry

Reverse culture shock (also called re-entry stress) can occur when you return to your “home” country after spending time in another...

Abigail Newport

Dec 11, 20236 min read

Helping TCKs Acclimate during Furloughs

Furloughs are a unique time that many people never get to experience, but to a third culture kid (or TCK—a child who has grown up in at...

Megan Norton

Dec 4, 20234 min read

Defining Key Terms: TCKs

For any Third Culture Kid (TCK), it can be a challenge to answer the question “Where are you from?” since it could potentially mean any...

Reentry Tips for Third Culture Kid Teenagers

Megan Norton

Jul 27, 20206 min read

Reentry Tips for Third Culture Kid Teenagers

Third culture kids transitioning back to their passport country face many challenges. Here are a few tips for navigating reentry.