Articles

How To Make a no Sew Mask

My name is Kumi Toya. I am an expat partner, a mother of two, and I work from home.......

Life in quarantine in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, COVID 19 was out there in a distant world until March 13th ..........

Rebuilding a Community When You Relocate

Most of us at WBFN have moved at least once.  Leaving behind everything familiar and starting over can be a challenge.

From pajamas to friendship, and how the WBFN has...

a 30 something year old woman .....having to leave her comfort zone, friends, family, her lovely apartment, her plants, the amazing coastline of Uruguay.......

Sleep & Sleep Hygiene

Obtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health. Adequate amount and good quality of sleep are basic human needs

Life Choices

 Members of the Family Network have varied experiences and outlooks on life. While professional growth and careers are important for some, for others it’s the needs of the home and family. 

Solving a Temporary Career Dilemma: from...

Marcela had spent over ten years to qualify as a pediatric intensive care specialist. She was working at a hospital in Brazilia when she and her husband decided to move to Chicago for two years...

Where Shall We Go Next? (AKA the conversation)

I loved my job but I had to leave to follow my spouse; I underestimated the cost in every sense of moving with him/her; I am tired of having to stop and start with every relocation; or, We discussed it but I didn’t think she would get the job. Does this sound familiar...

Working In an American Company

My life experience in the United States would not have been complete if I had not found a job in an American company. Why? Because it’s an excellent way to understand American society better...