We often rush to cover our pain with quick spiritual answers—but what if God invites us to remember the hard things, too? This piece explores the idea of holy remembrance, showing how acknowledging grief and heartbreak allows us to see the fullness of God’s goodness and redemption. Through the story of one woman’s “Grief Tower,” it reminds us that true healing comes when we stop minimizing our pain and start seeing how big God really is.
Moving overseas does not have to mean your child has to lose their close friends back home forever. Long-distance friendships are hard, but they can last and they are worth the effort.
Long‑term travel shapes kids in powerful ways, but it also brings constant goodbyes, shifting routines, and emotional strain that many parents underestimate. Drawing on research and years of experience, this blog explains why children aren’t “naturally resilient” and how parents can intentionally build that resilience through connection, coaching, and emotional safety.
One MK's honest story: from pressure to be the perfect missionary kid to finding authentic joy through healing and God's faithfulness.
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.
