#30 It’s important for kids to be kids – with Kate Berger
Holding the Fort Abroad · Rhoda Bangerter
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Show Notes
Synopsis:
Today, my guest is Kate Berger. With Kate, we talk about the main message parents need to give to children, what to do when an older child steps into the role of a physically absent parent and the importance of learning to cope with change. Kate is a child psychologist and the founder of the Expat Kids Club. Her main aim is to support emotional well-being of expatriate children, and she does that through individual, family and corporate consultations.
In this Episode:
- Why it’s important for children, parents and corporations to “learn and develop skills to cope effectively”. 01:52
- Challenges due to Frequent Business Travel - Consequences of a parent travelling in and out of home 06:26
- Addressing when an older child steps into the physically absent parent’s role. Importance of parents working collaboratively 13:08
- Kate uses the word ‘instability’ to describe the coming and going of a parent who travels. She gives her insights on whether to strive for more stability or learn how to live better with it. 16:55
- The main message parents need to give to their children 20:28
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Families in Global Transition
- Find out more about Third Culture Kids
- The International Therapists Directory
Contact Kate:
The Expat Kids Club
Kate Berger, MSc , Child & Adolescent Psychologist
+31614832702
Offices in Amstelveen & Wassenaar
See my interview with the Financial Times (video & article) and collaboration HSBC Expat "Expat Kids" Campaign (video & article).