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Raising global teens, with Dr Anisha Abraham
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Kids who grow up between cultures develop invaluable skills. But having to figure out one’s cultural identity, on top of the usual teenage challenges, can make adolescence even harder. Mental health, belonging, conflict, rites of passage… A pediatrician who specializes in multicultural teenagers helps parents navigate a challenging decade. 00:32 Intro02:26 What is a teenager?07:00 Inside the teenage brain09:38 Global living makes adolescence trickier11:24 The importance of telling your story14:08 The mental health challenges of global teens20:47 Conflict resolution, prolonged adolescence and grief in global teens26:31 Screamers, mirrors and wallflowers28:44 The adults global teens become32:35 Outro? One Small Visit. A short film in pre-production, directed by Jo Chim, on the Abrahams’ true story.? Raising Global Teens: A Practical Handbook for Parenting in the 21st Century. By Dr Anisha Abraham. 2020. Buy in US. Buy in UK. ? Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds. By Ruth Van Reken, David Pollock and Michael Pollock. 2017 (3rd edition). Buy in US. Buy in UK.
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Released:
May 25, 2021
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Podcast episode
Titles in the series (60)
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