Just because our son’s first day of school was online, it didn’t mean we couldn’t make it special. Yes, back to school this year may have looked different, but still, there was a lot to celebrate! We survived several months of quarantine and our son, Rex Tyler, was starting a new grade. This year, he was going to meet his new classmates and teachers as a grade eight student at Philippine School Doha.PreparationsBefore our son’s first day of virtual classes, we had an end-of-summer countdown. This helped him wrap his head around the upcoming changes in schedule and daily life.…
Author: Dr Precioso L. Tano
There is always a light at the end of every tunnel, even if there is an awful lot of tunnel left. Our daily lives have turned upside down during this pandemic, and life may not be transitioning back to our pre-conceived idea of normal anytime soon. However, as families living with the reality of Covid-19, we can build more intentional lives during this trying time.As we partake in outside our social bubbles, we may be feeling a range of emotions. By being intentional about how we integrate with the public, we shall feel empowered and give our children a sense…
Our expat life began in Thailand when my wife and I decided that we wanted to travel more. Living in well-connected destinations like Thailand and now in Qatar has allowed us to explore many countries while having a stable income. Not only did it open up so many travel opportunities, but it also really allowed us to get to know these countries deeply.However, moving overseas came with many challenges, and having a kid in that process added another layer of things to consider.Still, our experiences as a family were incredibly rich as each of us learnt about and adapted to…