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Ruth VanReken on The Silent Soldiers Podcast

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Beth Adams on The Silent Soldiers Podcast. In this podcast, we spoke about my past experiences growing up as a “TCK”, talked about the impact high mobility has on identity formation during formative development, and the stages of transition and ways parents can make it easier and better for their kids.

Please listen below!

X-Expats’ Open Talks Series: Casual Conversations with Ruth Van Reken – Part 3

Casual Conversations with Ruth Van Reken
PART 3/3: Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Ruth Van Reken is a second generation Adult Third Culture Kid* (ATCK) who has raised three TCKs herself. For more than twenty-five years, Ruth has traveled nationally and internationally to help others understand why a cross-cultural childhood matters. She is co-founder of Families in Global Transition and co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds.

X-E: More and more public and private organizations are committed to develop and maintain global diversity and inclusion programs. What are your recommendations for these initiatives to be rewarding for both the entity and the individual? » Read more