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THE DASH
Insight, wisdom, lessons learned and everything in between to help you find the information you need for smoother transition between diplomatic assignments.
The Diplomatic Family's Educational Lifeline: Our Community of Experts
We all want the best for our kids. We go to great lengths to ensure they have what they need, want, and what will help them grow up someday
Christine Lusk
5 min read
Know Your PCS Resources
You will have plenty of things to figure out once you arrive in your new home, so take care of what you can before you land.
Christine Lusk
4 min read
Recipe Traditions for the Holidays
Food does more than sustain us—it shapes memories, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Christine Lusk
3 min read
Self-Care In Your Daily Routine
Finding these little ways that we can create self-care for ourselves and our family is crucial with the chaos of everyday life.
Christine Lusk
5 min read
Finding Balance in the Foreign Service: A Personal Journey to Self-Care
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not perfect at this self-care thing. There are still days when I fall into old habits.
Christine Lusk
3 min read
Finding Your Parenting Village
Connection is so important. As adults, we crave being heard, seen, and feeling safe—just like our children. Finding your parenting village.
Christine Lusk
5 min read
Embracing Beauty
Decorating a house to make it your home is one of the many stages of the PCS process. It appears to be simple but truly it takes talent.
Christine Lusk
5 min read
The 3 Biggest Mistakes When Making Friends
Most people don’t realize that making friends requires effort. They believe that making friends should (still) come naturally and easily.
Christine Lusk
5 min read
Planning Your Exit Strategy
Part of PCS transition is getting closure on this season of your life, and here are a few tips to get you through it.
Christine Lusk
3 min read
The ‘B’ Word
Can you create a budget when it is the last thing you ever want to do with your time?
Christine Lusk
3 min read
Getting out of Dodge has it's Rewards
It’s time to actually do all those things you planned to do before you got to your current assignment. It’s time to travel!
Christine Lusk
2 min read
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