I didn't realise I was a TCK till in my forties, when I was helping my own children navigate TCK life and transitions.

Tips to help TCKs start conversations and answer “Where are you from?” on the first day at a new school.

TCKs gain much from their internationally mobile childhoods.

Is it possible for someone to feel that more than one place is “home”? Suggestions for helping TCKs build memories of Singapore.

Planning for TCKs to have a smooth(er) return to Singapore is best begun years in advance! Don’t wait till too late.

The School Placement Exercise for Returning Singaporeans is for Singaporean students intending to return to Singapore schools. Besides preparing for the tests, parents should prioritise helping TCKs make friends and fit in.

7 important things for parents of TCKs to note:   Children who have lived overseas for a year or more are unlikely to regard moving to Singapore as returning “home”. But intentional input from parents  and other Singaporeans during the years they live overseas can help them develop a sense of identity and belonging. The younger the child, the more quickly they forget people and places. But regular and repeated exposure  will help increase familiarity. A child experiences an e

Singaporean TCKs who have lived overseas may not feel that Singapore is “home”.

What are the benefits and challenges of being a TCK?

Tips for celebrating National Day while in another country.