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Detachment and an Adult Third Culture Kid
There were several observations that John Bowlby, a British psychologist famous for his work in child development, made on attachment theory. One of these was the following scenario consisting of three stages: A primary caregiver leaves his or her infant […]
From Obama to Uma: Famous Third Culture Kids
Famous Third Culture Kids (TCKs) American Sociologist, David Pollock, is a pioneer in the Third Culture Kid (TCK) movement. In his book “Third Culture Kids: Growing up Among Worlds,” he elaborates, “A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who […]
What is a Third Culture Kid?
When we refer to ourselves as a TCK, the people listening to us could give us a confused look. So for those with the confused look, what is a TCK? TCK is an abbreviation of the term Third Culture Kid, […]
A Guide to the Everyday Items That Connect People Across Cultures
No matter where people live, everyday items often tell stories that go beyond their practical purpose.
Medical Tourism for Cancer: How a Third Culture Adult is Surviving Stage 4 Cancer
After receiving a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a prognosis measured in months, third culture adult Emma Victoria Johnson traveled from Australia to Oasis of Hope in Tijuana, Mexico. Her ongoing survival story explores cultural adaptability, medical tourism and the courage to seek another cancer treatment option across borders.
‘Ben Between Africa’ Shines A Light On The Missionary Kid Experience
Growing up, filmmaker Ari Nasser Ali’s mother Marion didn’t talk about her older brother Ben, or much about their experiences growing up as Mennonite Missionary Kids in Ethiopia.
‘Meandering To Manila’ — Third Culture Adult Keith Dalton’s Memoir On Becoming a Foreign Correspondent In Southeast Asia
In 1976, young Australian journalist and Third Culture Adult Keith Dalton packed a typewriter and a cassette recorder into his backpack and set off on an 18-month, six-country journey through Southeast Asia.
Beauty on the Move: Skincare Rituals for Cross-Cultural Kids Who Travel Often
Travel isn’t just a vacation for many Cross-Cultural Kids — it’s a lifestyle.