We offer emotional support for EFMs and Expats around the world. A group of specialists who are trained Life Coaches bring wisdom & understanding to all of us facing the challenges of frequent moves and life overseas. Parenting, Marriage, and YOUR questions answered.
A personal account of the challenges and realities of Foreign Service Life. Hundreds of families are being evacuated from the Middle East and we are sharing one story here to support the community.
Please do reach out to us if you have thoughts, ideas and your own stories to share.
Lisa Tilstra: Makelifelessdifficult (https://makelifelessdifficult.com/)
Susie Brown: HealthyexpatParent (https:wwwhealthyexpatparent.com)
Angi Solley: Teenlines (https://www.teenlines.com/)
25 Feb 2026
199: Talking about SEX in a Healthy Way w/Expert Scotney Young
Here is a list of the resources, feel free to share any you think would be helpful. My website and instagram as well.
Scotney IG: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandboundaries?igsh=b2VveThpankyZDgz
Scotney's consulting website: https://www.rootsandboundaries.com/
Great resources for parents:
The Sex Education Answer Book: By the Age Responses to Tough Questions Kids Ask Parents About Sex: A definitive guidebook to assist parents with answering a child's questions about sex and demystifying sex for both parent and child.
Kids Ask Script-building resource to help tailor conversations for parents/adults towards children around self-esteem, healthy relationships and making informed decisions.
Amaze.org - resources for youth(8-14) and parents about sexuality, bodies, and relationships
https://amaze.org/parents/ (https://amaze.org/parents/)
Porn: fact or fiction Amaze video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdB2rmGqqNU&ab_channel=AMAZEOrg
Guide to talking about porn:
https://amaze.org/parents/guides/porn/ (https://amaze.org/parents/guides/porn/)
Culture Reframed - Free self-guided programs on build your child's resilience and resistance to hypersexualized culture and the impacts of pornography
https://parents.culturereframed.org/course/parents-of-tweens/
Sex Ed Reclaimed - Resource for Christian Families https://www.sexedreclaimed.com/ (https://www.sexedreclaimed.com/)
Sex ed tips for Muslim parents - https://resources.muslimkids.tv/sex-education/
How Jewish parents can talk to kids about sex https://mizrachi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HaMizrachi_Yom-Ha_Atzmaut_Israel_2021_58.pdf
Great Podcasts:
This is so Awkward puberty podcast (and great newsletter (https://lessawkward.com/))
Birds and bees and kids with Amy Lang
Sex Positive Families: (https://sexpositivefamilies.com/resources/) Massive database of sex-positive books and resources for every age.
From Susie: I love https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast for all topics tween and teen related, including sex, drugs, hormones and study habits.
11 Feb 2026
198: Mentally Strong FS Kids w/Dr. Fae Frederick
Join me for a conversation with Dr Fae Frederick, about mental health and our FS kids. We talk about tips for families, for every day and also for times of transition, roles and responsibilities for parents, preventative care and getting the support you and your family need, especially while overseas. As always, a great resource, Dr Fae has great supplemental links to share.
Resources mentioned:
Where to find Dr Fae: www.drfae.com (http://www.drfae.com/)
Information about the groups Dr Fae mentioned: www.drfae.com/groups
Resource guide for FS folks and families: https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/mh-guide
Some great books to explore about development and communication:
Body-Brain Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Body-Parenting-Managing-Behavior-Resilient/dp/0063061317
How to talk so kids will listen: https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/1451663889
How to talk so little kids will listen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/150113163X
Ages and stages: https://www.amazon.com/Ages-Stages-Parents-Childhood-Development/dp/0471370878
Life Cycle Completed: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Cycle-Completed-Extended-Version/dp/0393317722 Erik Erickson and all his wisdom
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