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The Double Culture Shock of Becoming a Mom While Living Abroad

By Olga Mecking — 2017

You’ve probably heard of culture shock, the feeling of disorientation a person feels when faced with another culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. For me, it was twofold: I was in a new country and I was a new mom, two ways in which my own life suddenly felt utterly unfamiliar.

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How to Talk with Your Kids About Donald Trump

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Three Lessons from Zootopia to Discuss with Kids

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How to Talk to Kids about Racism, Explained by a Psychologist

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The Real Reason American Parents Hate Each Other

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In Many Asian American Families, Racism Is Rarely Discussed

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