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Raising Kids Overseas
Publisher Kathleen Peddicord shares her tips for raising kids abroad. She and her husband moved when their daughter was 8. Despite their daughter's initial unhappiness, she's turned out to be is a well-adjusted, self-assured young woman with an open mind and a broad perspective. (Continue)
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Culture Shock in Guadalajara, Mexico Pretty major, after the honeymoon stage. I'm in Guadalajara, a big, loud, dirty city and I don't find it pleasant at all, but there are a lot of teaching opportunities here, so for now, I stay. But I have plans to move this year. (Continue)
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Living in Lake Chapala, Mexico Don't let the media scare you away. If you are not involved in the drug business, you most likely will not be in trouble. There is a presence of police and military here, but we're also hosting the Pan Am games this year! (Continue)
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