Special Announcement
- Office Closure for the Holiday Season - The WBFN physical office will be closed for the Holidays starting from Monday, December 22, 2025. We will work remotely December 22-24. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
We wish you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year. -
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Mosaic was the printed version of WBFN monthly pubication sent to all members; it was discontinued in 2014. Should you be interested pdf versions are made available to our members in our Mosaic Archives.
What Are the Basics of Domestic Abuse and…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. This is a time to reflect on education and prevention within our communities.
Recently arrived in DC? Here is a quick look at…
Author : Alex Alba
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Recently arrived in DC? Here’s what’s happening at the WBFN to help you start your life here.
What is the Families in Global Transition…
Author : Alex Alba
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What is the Families in Global Transition Conference and How Can It Be Useful to You?
Entertaining Kids on a Plane Trip
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Flying with a baby? A toddler? A five-year old? Long flights often make kids cranky, crazy and generally difficult to handle
More Than Organizing: Traveling and Relocating…
Author : Alex Alba
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Find out how Hely takes road trips with a large family.
Launching the Disabilities Program for the WBG…
Author : Alex Alba
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Do you have a family member with a disability? The WBFN launched the Disabilities Program in May. Find out how the launch went, and what our team is working on.
Relocating with Teenagers
Author : Alex Alba
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Scott and his spouse, who are Australian, relocated to Bangkok in 2018 with two teenagers. Their son is sixteen and their daughter is thirteen. Prior to this move they raised their children in Washington DC for twelve years...
The Art of Raising Citizens of the World: a How-…
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Parenting is hard; but parenting multicultural children in a country you don’t know well adds another layer of difficulty. Raising children in a culture different than your own while helping them develop their own identity is immensely rewarding but also quite tough.
My Volunteering Story (with some singing)
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I have been a volunteer of World Bank Family Network for the past six years working to strengthen its mission supporting the families of WBG staff.