The Real Reason Kids Struggle When You Move Countries

Episode 138 of the Desi Return Diaries podcast titled "The Real Reason Kids Struggle When You Move Countries" was published on January 22, 2026 and runs 33 minutes.

January 22, 2026 ·33m · Desi Return Diaries

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Summary

Moving countries is not just a logistical change — it’s a deep emotional and psychological transition for children. In this episode, we have an honest, practical conversation about how kids experience international relocation and what parents can do to make the transition easier when moving abroad or back to India. Our guest, Gayatri, is a parent coach and educator who has personally relocated from the US to India and back again, navigating this transition with her own children at different ages — from early childhood to high school and college. She brings both real-life experience and professional insight into what truly helps children adapt.

Episode Description

Moving countries is not just a logistical change — it’s a deep emotional and psychological transition for children.

In this episode, we have an honest, practical conversation about how kids experience international relocation and what parents can do to make the transition easier when moving abroad or back to India.

Our guest, Gayatri, is a parent coach and educator who has personally relocated from the US to India and back again, navigating this transition with her own children at different ages — from early childhood to high school and college. She brings both real-life experience and professional insight into what truly helps children adapt.