Author: Tara
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Healthcare in Germany: What You Need to Know First
Getting healthcare set up early isn’t optional. It’s one of the most important things you can do for your family’s sense of security in those first weeks in Germany. Not long after arriving in Germany, I felt awful. Unexplained abdominal pain, physical exhaustion and my hair started to fall out. Of course, I needed a…
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The Struggle is REAL for Professional Mothers Moving Abroad
Updated September 2026 by Tara On paper, professional mothers look like the ideal candidates for an international move. You’re organised. Used to managing competing demands. Often you’re the family planner, too. The one who keeps everything moving, no matter what. You’ve handled pressure, deadlines, responsibility, and complexity before. Nonstop. So when international relocation feels harder…
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Why the First 90 Days After an International Move Aren’t Easy
Updated on 08 October 2026 by Tara The first three months after moving abroad… yeah, they can be really hard. Not chaotic, not disastrous. Just heavier than you expected. You might wake up feeling off. The first three months after moving abroad… yeah, they can be really hard. Not chaotic, not disastrous. Just heavier than…
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How to Prepare Your Children Emotionally for an International Move
When families prepare for an international move, most of the energy goes into logistics. Visas. Schools. Housing. Shipping. What most families underestimate when moving abroad with kids is often how important it is to prepare our children emotionally for an international move. Unfortunately, this is often the part of the relocation that dictates how the…
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Moving Abroad with Kids? The Most Underestimated Outcomes
Moving abroad with kids usually starts with careful planning. Planning Visas. Researching Housing and Schools. Calculating budgets. Families typically approach these decisions thoughtfully and thoroughly. I remember ticking off boxes and feeling oddly proud of how organised we were — visas submitted, housing sorted, school applications sent. On paper, everything looked right. And yet, once…
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Expat Overwhelm: How to Overcome It
Why Capable Mothers Feel Lost Abroad Did you know that expats are 2.5 times more likely to experience anxiety and depression? 50% of us are put in the “High Risk” category for suffering anxiety and depression*. Expat Overwhelm leaves you feeling dazed and unable to complete basic tasks. Culture shock, social adjustment, and the emotional…
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Why you won’t see my kids online (Hint: Privacy Matters)
Have you ever looked at an account and wondered, “What do the kids think?”. Featured in every post, their little lives digitally documented online, often before they’re old enough to say “yes” or “no”. On the other hand, you might have noticed a lack of photos of my kids in my content. Sure, I share…
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My First Month in Germany: 5 Lessons I Learnt the Hard Way
Updated by Tara on 09 February, 2026 My first month in Germany remains as vivid as ever in my mind. Our excitement of arriving in our new city with my little daughter. Delicious smells of the bakeries everywhere. The newness of everything. But that excitement didn’t last long. Within days of our arrival, my excitement…
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How to Decide: Public or International School in Germany?
Introduction Moving to Germany with kids brings with it a lot of questions. One of the biggest being: What’s the best school for my kids? Local public schools offer full language and cultural immersion, while international schools provide familiarity with language and approach. This choice sparks debate for a reason—your child’s schooling will shape not…
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Should I Move to Germany With My Family? How to Decide If It’s Right For You
Am I making a terrible mistake?Is this really what I wanted?What if my children grow up not knowing where they’re from? These thoughts raced through my mind as we sped down the runway, finally departing for our new life as a family in Germany. After years of planning and months of being stalled, we were…
