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If your school-aged kids haven’t already returned to their studies, they will be soon. Across the United States, classes start anywhere from late July to the Tuesday after Labor Day. There are “Back to School” sales to navigate and lists of supplies from teachers to fill. That means, new backpacks to purchase, pencil boxes, lunch […]

August 22, 2018

Around the World with Kids: Back to School Traditions

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Did you know that bilingual kids have an easier time mastering new vocabulary? Or, that they’re better at problem-solving and developing reading skills? As researchers continue to uncover the benefits of second language acquisition, there’s never been a better time for raising bilingual children. But what if you only speak one language? Does that mean […]

May 24, 2018

How to Raise Bilingual Kids (Even if You’re Not)

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Inspiring your child to be a good global citizen doesn’t have to stop when the family vacation is over. Raising global citizens is an ongoing commitment that can and should continue well after the luggage gets unpacked. Want some creative ways to inspire your kiddo to be a citizen of the world year-round? Check out […]

May 8, 2018

3 Ways to Raise a Global Citizen at Home

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You know why you want to raise multicultural kids. It increases their awareness of the world. And it helps them understand the inherent value of the global community. Travel opens kids’ eyes and minds to the world. But how do you keep the learning going at home? What’s one of the best ways to bring […]

May 5, 2018

3 World Music Resources for Multicultural Kids

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Travel with teens is an indispensable tool for building self-esteem. It prepares them for greater independence, gives them much needed perspective, and helps them see just how big the world is. Below find out why travel is crucial to the development of happy, self-confident young adults. Factors that Influence Low Self-Esteem According to a survey […]

May 1, 2018

Building Self-Esteem: Travel with Teens

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Sometimes parenting feels more like day-to-day survival than intentional action. From breakfast to bedtime, we’re so busy keeping our kids fed, clothed, healthy, and safe that raising a good global citizen gets lost in the shuffle. So, how do you give your child the world? Read on for three simple ways to make the travel […]

April 7, 2018

3 Simple Ways to Give Your Child the World

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Definition of “Culture” from Dictionary.com: “The sum total of ways of living built up by a group of human beings and transmitted from one generation to another.” What’s the good, bad, and ugly of your home culture? No matter where you’re from, you’ve lived and breathed that particular way of living for a good bit […]

March 20, 2017

How Travel Can Release Our Kids from the Confines of Our Own Culture

Raising globally minded children through family travel