Finding footing during evacuation

Money, your emotions and your kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/fan_mail/new] Let's talk about money! Specifically, let's talk about the emotional side of money, and how that relates to you, and how you can help your kids grow up to be financially-savvy. Dr Huong Diep, clinical psychologist and financial therapist AND EFM, joins me for a conversation about money, our emotions, how our culture and emotions impact our spending and how we can help our kids (esp FS kids) grow up to be financially well. Resource links: Dr Huong Diep's website is https://www.drhdiep.com/ [https://www.drhdiep.com/] LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhdiep/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhdiep/] Dr Diep is licensed in CA, NV, NY, SD, DC, VA (pending) and can provide services to any FSO/EFMs posted abroad. Just a reminder that if folks have the Foreign Service Health Benefit (Aetna) that they can get 75-90% of services reimbursed with a Superbill (clients pay out of pocket first, then I give them an itemized receipt to which they submit to insurance).  More about financial therapy: Financial Therapy Association [https://financialtherapyassociation.org/] and her financial therapy bio [https://financialtherapyassociation.org/financial-therapist/huong-diep-psyd-abpp-cft/] For support on the logistical/numerical side of money: William Carrington [https://carringtonfp.com/] or Erin Semelka [https://www.schorn.net/]- two financial planners very familiar with foreign service lifestyle as former/current EFMs.  To learn more about money scripts [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unscripted/202512/4-questions-to-help-understand-your-relationship-with-money]

4 Women Talking: Money money money

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/fan_mail/new] There comes a time when we need to think about money, investments and retirement.  I know, it doesn't sound like a fun conversation to listen to, but trust me, we keep it entertaining.  Hillery teaches us about investments, IRAs, and maximizing your savings.  Oh, and we catch up, too, because of course we had to.  Enjoy listening!

Finding footing during evacuation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/fan_mail/new] Susie and Angi talk about evacuation, trying to find footing, figuring out the new normal, and dealing with stress.  Sadly, evacuations are part of a consideration of Foreign Service life; right now many posts and 1,000s of families are impacted by the situation in the Middle East.  Let's find some space together, support our friends, and give ourselves some grace as we deal with this.

Talking to Dr Fae about Mental Health, FS and FS kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/fan_mail/new] 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 [http://www.drfae.com/groups] Resource guide for FS folks and families: https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/mh-guide [https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/mh-guide] PCS and Transitions: https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/goodbyeseason [https://online-therapy.net/blog-home/goodbyeseason] Some great books to explore about development and communication: Body-Brain Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Body-Parenting-Managing-Behavior-Resilient/dp/0063061317 [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 [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 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/150113163X] Ages and stages: https://www.amazon.com/Ages-Stages-Parents-Childhood-Development/dp/0471370878 [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 [https://www.amazon.com/Life-Cycle-Completed-Extended-Version/dp/0393317722] Erik Erickson and all his wisdom

Kids and Transition: Parenting the child you have

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304981/fan_mail/new] Excited to chat today with Dr Kristen Cook, a pediatrician, talking about kids, adjustment and transitions, and how to parent the child you have.  We move a lot in this lifestyle, and it can start to wear on your kiddos.  Let's support their well being with some key suggestions. Dr Kristen shared with us some great resources for mental health support: https://www.therapistaid.com/ [https://www.therapistaid.com/] https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb [https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb] To learn more about Dr Kristen: https://www.kristencookmd.com/ [https://www.kristencookmd.com/] And listen to her podcast: https://www.kristencookmd.com/podcast [https://www.kristencookmd.com/podcast] Kristen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Redefined-Understanding-Nurturing-Behavior [https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Redefined-Understanding-Nurturing-Behavior]