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Expatriate women have masses to take care of. From caring for the family to work to Life And Family, the day can seem neverending. ExpatAngels is here to help you keep everythingin order, no matter if you want tips and advice, help finding a healthcare plan, Life And Family, or just a community of likeminded expatriates to get in touch with. We know that it is difficult dealing with everything life can hit you with, so let us help you find everything you will want to continue moving forward overseas.
Find the best selection everyday from expats around the world blogging about their family experiences, work experiences and more. Take a moment to browse through interesting articles relating to family life and submit your own blog.

Parenting Issues for Expat Moms

Parenting abroad is a challenge and you will have to deal with a number of issues at different levels. Most times you will find that life abroad involves questioning some very basic concepts and perceptions?
·         The Notion of Safety:  Most cultures have their own pre-conceived notions about what is safe and what is not safe.  Many a time, unsafe situations are the result of poverty or a result of cultural differences in safety perception and methods of child-rearing. For instance, mothers in America will find playing by the street a potentially dangerous situation for their kids but in countries like Sweden, kids playing by the streets... Read more

Blogging: Reaching Out To Other Women Expats

Are you an expat woman who has a flair for writing? Would you like to share your experiences with other women?
If you would like to use your talent and dole out advice and tips to other women expats, blogging is most certainly the quickest way to do so.  Here is how you can connect with women like you across the globe…•    Tips and Advice: People are always looking for tips and advice on so many things.  You could begin by writing about your life in another country, how you adapted, lifestyle issues…in fact anything that readers will find interesting,... Read more

Business Ideas for Women Expats

Relocating to another country may open up some great career avenues for you- that includes entrepreneurship.
Here are some ideas for businesses that you could set up abroad… •    Catering To The Expatriate CommunityIf you have a sizeable expatriate community in your new country then providing them with a service that caters to their specific needs is a good idea, for instance a catering service or restaurant for authentic French cuisine or a pub where they can meet up.  •    Catering To The Local CommunityFood is something that transcends... Read more

The Expat Woman Boss: How to Manage Your Work & Employees

As an expat woman, heading an organization or department in a new country can seem daunting at first.
Language and socio-cultural barriers often make the workplace dynamics an entirely new ball game.  Here are some tips to help you cope…•    Get Help at Home:  This especially applies to expat women who have families to take care of.  The reason why this should be top priority is that if you don’t have to stress about your home and family you will be able to give a hundred percent while at work.  Fretting about whether there’s food on... Read more

Tips for Working Women Expats

•    Read Up and ResearchThere is no substitute for this.  Read up and research on the work culture of your new country before you move.  This will give you a better understanding about the way things work there.  Talk to your friends and compatriots if they have prior experience about working in the place/company that you are going to be working.  •    Understand Cultural DifferencesCulture shock is something anyone who moves to a new... Read more

Robin Pascoe offers advice through her innovative online lecture series

As an expat expert with years of experience, no one is in a better position to offer guidance to expat women than author and inspirational speaker Robin Pascoe.
Along with her many books and public engagements, Robin has been working to create an online global lecture series focused on the issues that affect uprooted women around the world. From raising children abroad to keeping communication open in an overseas marriage and dealing with culture shock, Robin provides an engaging series that can benefit the whole family.  Below you will see a few videos available in the 18 part series that our team would like to reccommend in particular, though... Read more

Expat Career: Megan Fitzgerald - Are you managing your career abroad?

Things every expat job seeker or expat professional should be thinking about in 2011.
With the ever-changing employment and economic climates worldwide, it is important that expat job seekers stay current about what is going on in their target country, target markets and target organizations. With the Internet the flow of information between people and across borders is so rapid that we must also be able to react and respond quickly when opportunities present themselves.In order to stay informed and promptly react in the global marketplace in 2011, every expat job seeker should... Read more

Expat Divorce

Marriages face the same ups and downs overseas as those at home, and in some cases the very essence of a life abroad can place even more stress and strain on a long-term partnership.
When an expat couple considers divorce, there are additional elements to consider because of living overseas.Counselling, Coaching and Support Groups Before you step to the lawyer’s office to finalise a divorce, there are places to turn for support that may help you determine whether there is an alternative to starting divorce proceedings. There are many expat counsellors and coaches, as well as support groups set up overseas, which target expats specifically and are tuned in to the... Read more

Navigating your US expat taxes as a multicultural family

As an American woman either moving or already living with family abroad, the last thing you will want to worry about is your US expat taxes.
However, ironically enough, living abroad often complicates rather than simplifies your taxes. Specifically, many families who live abroad are multicultural, for example: Americans married to spouses of another nationality; children born outside of the US to American parents, etc. In our experience with US expats, we find that multicultural families have a specific set of tax complications that they need expert advice on. Some common questions: • Can you file jointly with your foreign... Read more

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thought for today...a birthday verse

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Have you ever been given a verse for your birthday'  One of the precious gifts that I received yesterday was Zephaniah 3:17.  What a treasure!  Just like the priceless young woman who gave it to me.  She wrote that she was praying these words over my life.  And I am blown away by her thoughtfulness.  Her message went on to say:"Praying you feel his celebration and delight over your life more and more."This present arrived the night before my birthday....

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