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

Building on the success of my first book, Maternity Abroad, which sold copies across four continents in just two weeks, this next installment goes deeper into the expat parenting experience. Whether you’re raising bilingual children, navigating unfamiliar school systems, or dealing with cultural differences, Parenting Unpacked is your go-to guide for making life abroad smoother for your family.

So… Parenting Abroad? Let’s Talk About the Real Stuff

Moving abroad with kids is an adventure—equal parts exciting, overwhelming, and full of surprises (some wonderful, some… let’s say character-building). If you’ve ever asked yourself:

• How do I raise my kids in a culture I barely understand?

• What happens when my child speaks a language I don’t?

• How do I make this feel like home—for them and for me?

You’re in the right place.

A No-Nonsense Guide for Parents Raising Kids Abroad

Parenting Unpacked: The Honest Guide to Raising Kids in a Foreign Land isn’t another expat guide full of generic tips. This is the book that tells it like it is—real stories, expert insights, and practical advice from parents who have been in your shoes.

What’s Inside?

📖 Finding Your Footing as a Parent Abroad – From culture shock to daily routines, learn how to navigate parenting in a new country without losing your sanity.

💬 Handling Big Feelings (Theirs and Yours!) – Moving is tough on kids. This book dives into how to support their emotional well-being while also managing your own.

🏡 Creating a Sense of Home – Tips on making a foreign country feel like home, building a support system, and blending cultures in daily life.

🩺 Healthcare & Education Abroad – How to find doctors, navigate school systems, and understand local services—because Googling symptoms at 3 AM is not a healthcare plan.

🗣️ Raising Bilingual Kids – The realities of language learning, from toddlers to teens, and how to keep your native language alive.

🎭 Parenting in a New Culture – Adjusting to local parenting styles, balancing family traditions, and understanding cultural expectations.

🌍 For Every Family Abroad – Whether you’re in your first year or a decade into expat life, this book will help you feel more confident, connected, and prepared.

Ready to Navigate Parenthood Abroad with Confidence?

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Let Parenting Unpacked be your go-to guide for raising kids in a foreign land—one messy, wonderful, unforgettable day at a time.

this is a very well-done book. Direct and engaging, with an enthusiastic narratorial voice that seems natural and not contrived.

Danny Decilis | United States
Book 1 (Maternity Abroad) was already very informative and we believe that book 2 follows a natural timeline by showing some of the challenges that parents might face when parenting abroad. There’s no doubt that parenting is one of the most difficult—and at the same time most rewarding—jobs one can have and adding the extra challenge of living abroad might feel lonely or even scarier sometimes, and that’s why books like yours are so important. They provide a sense of community and partnership among readers, and we’re sure it will make the lives of many parents easier.

Ana & Josie | United States
It also made me want to go back to certain section and take in the information anew. I finished my read feeling not just hopeful and energized, but more prepared, if that makes sense?

Bree | United States