So plan a family outing, a family meeting, or any other 'special' family time. Vacations are good, but don't occur often enough to sustain good and effective family communications. Take time to talk to each other. Don't let too much time pass between conversations or it will only make it harder to resume them. Overseas, there are so many more stimulating situations which the family can share.
Outings are the perfect setting in which to explore and learn more about the local culture.
Create an 'Extended' Family Overseas Some of the family outings can be shared with other families. In the absence of family members like grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins and siblings, it is up to parents to create a new 'extended' family overseas. Together, these new overseas families can find all sorts of ways to have fun, see the local culture, and be together as a family. This type of family networking is especially useful when there is an only child. It also happens quite naturally once you have settled in and met a few people because everyone is without their immediate family.