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Parenting Abroad | Terence from Malaysia

Parenting Abroad | Terence from Malaysia

FromThe New to Canada Podcast


Parenting Abroad | Terence from Malaysia

FromThe New to Canada Podcast

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Wondering how to tell your kids that the family is moving abroad? Worried about how you can prepare them or how they will settle into their new school? You asked, we listened! In this episode, we cover this topic from all angles with Terence Chee from Malaysia. He shares his experience as a parent moving his family of 4 to Canada from Kuala Lumpur. Then, podcast host, Kate shares the child’s point of view after moving from England to France when she was 12 years old. You don’t want to miss: All about Kuala Lumpur and the gel that holds it together: The food! Moving a family of 4 to Toronto and their 1st impressions of the city. What factors to consider when choosing a new neighbourhood for your family. How early to tell your kids about an upcoming move and how best to include them in the process. The simple ways to lessen your kid’s culture shock. The most essential appointment to make upon your arrival to learn about the Canadian schooling system. What to look out for: The struggles that your children may have and how siblings can help one another. The differences between Malaysian education and Canadian education! PLUS, watching your kids be influenced by Canadian culture and how to keep them in touch with their roots.   Links & Resources: Connect with Terence on LinkedIn. Find your local Welcome Centre: welcomecentre.ca Download my 50 free tips from newcomers to Canada: What they wish they knew before they moved! bit.ly/freetipscanada Follow us on Instagram: @TheNewcomerCollective For more about us and what we do, check out our website: TheNewcomerCollective.com   Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of our inspiring interviews and valuable ‘life in Canada’ lessons. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by leaving a review - Until next week! 
Released:
Nov 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The New to Canada podcast is a place for internationals from around the world to share their honest, real-life experience of moving to Canada. The host, Kate Malcolm, went backpacking solo around South-East Asia in 2016 and met a dashing Canadian... Cue an unexpected move across the world from a crowded English city to a new lake life in rural Ontario! After living and working long-term in 5 different countries, Kate is passionate about helping you adjust to your big move abroad by sharing the lessons she's learnt along the way and introducing you to others who are going through the exact same struggles that you are facing. You are not alone. Let's build a life in Canada that you love! Learn more: TheNewcomerCollective.com Instagram: @TheNewcomerCollective