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 is a Brazilian author living in Switzerland, passionate about culture, identity, and the hidden truths of expat life. She is the author of Maternity Abroad, a practical and emotional guide supporting mothers through the challenges of pregnancy and birth far from home, and the upcoming Parenting Unpacked: This Is Not a Relocation Manual, which explores identity, belonging, and resilience in raising children abroad.

A member of SIETAR, Jessica brings a global lens to her writing, blending personal experience with the stories of families worldwide. And sometimes, she steps into fiction, writing love and life stories that remind us we’re never as alone as we think.

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