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Eva and Angela from the Expat Parenting Collective unpack the emotional and cultural challenges of parenting abroad — from isolation and postpartum expectations to setting boundaries with in-laws. This episode offers reassurance, tools, and real talk for parents raising children far from their original support systems.Reshared during the holiday season when family dynamics intensify.

This episode explores one of the most important parenting skills: managing your own stress before responding to your child’s meltdown. Our resident Child Psychologist Dr. Faye Pool from Kerr Psychology explains how stress affects both parent and child, and shares realistic regulation techniques for high-pressure moments — including public tantrums and parenting abroad.Part of our Christmas replay support series.What helps you calm down when things escalate?

Child psychologist Faye joins Eva and Maren to explore how children develop resilience, self-belief, and emotional awareness. This episode covers growth mindset, effort-based praise, emotional vocabulary, child-led play, and practical tools to help children move from “I can’t” to “I can’t… yet.”Reshared to support parents during emotionally intense holiday periods.

Returning home for the holidays can stir up complex emotions — especially when you’re parenting abroad. In this episode, resident psychologist Dr. Naomi Gibson helps parents understand the emotional shift of going back to their roots while holding new identities as caregivers. Together, we explore family roles, expectations, boundaries, and how to create space for both old traditions and new ones.Part of our 12 Days of Christmas replay series.What feels hardest about going home for you?

Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming before you even leave the house. In this episode, Eva speaks with family travel content creator Jetset Gabrielle about how to prepare yourself mentally and practically for trips with children. Recorded ahead of peak travel season, this conversation focuses on realistic preparation, lowering stress, and helping parents feel more confident navigating travel days with kids.Reshared as part of the 12 Days of Christmas support series.