Episode 030 - Impacts of Cross Cultural Transitions on Kids - Part 1 of 2

Today Mike is joined by two of his children, Johannah and Caleb Picconatto, and Dr. Stephen Jones to answer a question from one of our listeners. Our listener wanted to know what impact cross cultural transitions has on kids. Johannah and Caleb talk about the impact the Picconatto’s move to Berlin had on them almost 10 years ago.

Mike and Stephen also share some of the impacts being TCK (Third Culture Kids) had on their childhood. Mike’s dad was in the Air Force and Stephen’s dad was in the Navy.

Main topics of this episode deal with identity, navigating challenging questions regarding home, the complex challenges of fitting in, and learning how to establish your own identity - both as a child and an adult.

Resources from this episode:

Third Culture Kids: Growing up Among Worlds. (As Amazon Associates, we receive a small proceed of books purchased and using this link.)

Stephen’s book Transitions Across Cultures: Bookshop.org or Amazon (As Amazon Associates, we receive a small proceed of books purchased using this link.)

Blog posts from Stephen at iamintercultural.com

Contact I Am Intercultural about customizing the Cross-Cultural Transitions Handbook for your cross-cultural ministry organization.

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About the host and guests:

Bio from Stephen

Bio from Mike

Johannah and Caleb can be found on some social media channels - if you search for them!

Credits:

Regular Theme music by Mike Picconatto

Unterwegs is recorded and produced in a partnership with Envision Berlin

Cover art: Rachel Norton

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