For those who grew up outside their passport countries (including those TCKs who are now grown) and their parents, here are some resources for you.
Third Culture Kids (TCKs).
Websites
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Offering supports and resources for TCKs and their caregivers.
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Offers support and connection for TCKs attending colleges in the USA.
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Offers publications related to the TCK experience.
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An online journal writing about topics related to the TCK experience.
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UK based camps for TCK kids and teens returning to the UK
Books
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This book by Lauren Wells, looks at the unique grief experience of TCKs. There is one for kids: “The grief tower: a practical guide for processing grief with third culture kids” and one for adult TCKs “Unstacking your grief tower for adult third culture kids.”
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This 3rd edition by David Pollok and Michael Pollock and Ruth Van Reken, looks at the unique challenges of the TCK experience across the lifespan.
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Families on the Move, by Marion Knell, is a practical guide for parenting a TCKs.
