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PARENTING ABROAD

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We often talk about where we come from—but what about the places that shape us along the way? Travel and expat living don’t just change your scenery—they alter your sense of self. For adults and children alike, this is about becoming someone molded by movement, taking pieces of the world with you on your journey.

Where You Go Becomes Who You Are.

The Places That Raised Me

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An avid traveler turned Expat, raising a family from South America to Asia and beyond. Living abroad has shown me that wisdom often arrives unannounced: in street markets, coffee dates with new friends, and embracing the unknown. Leaving Main Street is a love letter to cultural parenting, slow(er) travel, and finding comfort in unfamiliar corners of the world.

From ‘Where are you from?’ to ‘Where are you now?’…

Meet Meghan

the expert expat behind Leaving Main Street

Leaving Main Street is a blog where adventure meets reflection—exploring cultural shifts, honest takes on parenting teens outside America and how to make the most of your travels.

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