Resources
Resources to help global kids and their families navigate the joys and challenges of growing up as a Third Culture Kid.
Raising Healthy Third Culture Kids (Lauren Wells)
While we cannot know all our TCKs will go through, we can take a giant step forward by learning how to multiply the benefits of a global life and conversely pay attention to the challenges that can become stumbling blocks to healthy development.
The Gifts of Imperfection (Brené Brown)
We are led to believe that in order to not feel inadeguate we should simply live a perfect life. In this book Brené Brown guides us in discovering 10 steps to live with heart, free from the pressures of perfection.
I Have to Be Perfect
Were your father and mother a pastor or missionary? If so, then this book is for you. Whether you think your experience was good or bad, the truth is, it was both. .
Third Culture Kids: Growing up among worlds (Pollock, Pollock, and Van Reken)
Widely recognized as "The TCK Bible." Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development.
An introduction to TCKs
Hear directly from TCKs how they define themselves. What words describe their identity as TCKs?
What is home to you?
We asked TCKs, "What is 'home' to you?" It's important to recognize that for TCKs, home isn't a building or a place, but people.
Activity: Create your own passport
When preparing to move to a new country, some things will change and some will stay the same. Create a passport with your child and use it to talk about identity, culture, and the adventure that awaits them.