47% of expat kids reported struggling with symptoms of suicidal ideation. That number is sobering. My hope is that this article helps you feel a little less alone and a little more prepared to support the TCKs you care for. I truly believe the more of us who are aware and equipped, the bigger a difference we can make towards this crisis.
In our series of posts telling the stories of different TCK experiences, Hannah (a previous TCK Training intern) shares her story of being a homeschooled TCK.
In our series of posts telling the stories of different TCK experiences, here Carmen share her experience growing up as a student at internationals.
What Education & Other TCKs shared with us reflected the complexity of an international upbringing, with both wonderful experiences and difficult impacts represented in the data. We hope to see this research used to support the well-being of families living internationally – before, during, and after their time abroad.
In our series of posts telling the stories of different TCK experiences, here Aiko and Sahana share their experiences as children of international school educators.
What Foreign Service and Humanitarian TCKs shared with us reflected the complexity of an international upbringing, with both wonderful experiences and difficult impacts represented in the data. We hope to see this research used to support the well-being of families living internationally – before, during, and after their time abroad.
In our series of posts telling the stories of different TCK experiences, here Marie shares her experiences as a diplomat's daughter.
