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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


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
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