Surviving Daycare: When Your Kid Starts, You Get Sick—Every. Single. Day. 🤧

If you’ve ever put your child in daycare, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Turns out, when your kid starts daycare, you also sign up for an all-you-can-catch virus buffet. 🎉

I’ve been sick for what feels like an eternity (okay, a month, but still), and all my projects have been on hold. But guess what? I’m back! And I have some exciting updates to share. So grab your tissues (just in case you’re sick too), and let’s dive in.

Teddy Bear sick

🚨 Big News: The Book Has a New Name! 📖

Remember Parenting Abroad: Thriving Together in a Foreign Land? Well, after lots of thought (and cold medicine), I decided to rename it to:

🎉 Parenting Unpacked: The Honest Guide for Raising Kids in a Foreign Land 🎉

Why the change? Because let’s be real—parenting abroad isn’t just about thriving, it’s about navigating the unexpected, unpacking cultural differences, and surviving the chaos of raising kids in a place that’s not your home country. This book is packed with real-life stories, practical advice, and expert insights to help you feel less alone in the parenting expat adventure.

👀 What’s Coming Next? Stay Tuned!

Now that I’m back from my unintentional sick leave, I’ve got a lot in store:

✔️ New blog posts on parenting abroad, cultural adaptation, and more!

✔️ Behind-the-scenes insights from the book-writing process.

✔️ Tips for expat families—because we all need that extra support.

So stay tuned, because things are about to get exciting again!

💬 Let’s Talk!

Have you also been hit by the daycare virus rollercoaster? Drop a comment below and let’s share the struggle together!

🔹 And if you’re an expat parent looking for advice, stories, and laughs about raising kids abroad, stay connected for more updates on Parenting Unpacked!

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Jessica Gabrielzyk

Jessica Gabrielzyk writes about the messy, magical, and often misunderstood moments of life abroad — from giving birth in a foreign hospital to helping toddlers color their way through culture shock. Originally from Brazil, she has lived on three continents, parented in three languages, and now calls Switzerland home with her husband, child, and a dog who has more stamps in her passport than most adults.

Her books, including Maternity Abroad, Parenting Unpacked, and My First American Coloring Book, are heartfelt, honest, and rooted in real global experience. She is a proud member of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) and believes storytelling is the one language that truly travels.

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