Change is not easy, whether you are moving 5 minutes away or 5000 miles away. Saying goodbye, making friends, and adjusting to your new school can be quite difficult, especially for younger children. This book serves to highlight and provide solutions to issues that children and teens may face during this process. The author dissects her personal experiences to understand the root of these problems and provide the appropriate guidance.Lara has first-hand insight into the struggles and triumphs of living in a family of expats. She realizes that it is bittersweet. On one hand, children have the opportunity to explore the world around them at such a young age. On the other hand, they need to face obstacles and solve problems that really push them outside of their comfort zone. These experiences, while transformative, can be difficult and hard to navigate alone. Lara understands that everyone’s situation is different, so she makes sure to note both specific and general trends that she has recognized for herself and those around her. This book goes through the entire moving process, from first finding out about the move and packing your belongings to meeting new friends and adjusting to your new home. It is very comforting knowing that someone else has already experienced what you are going through and can shed light on how to make the best of your situation. Lara hopes to reach as many children as possible, since she wishes she had a resource like this growing up.

A teen to teen guide to moving overseas.