Parenting in Spain: the differences between raising children in Spain and the USA

Updated in May 2026, as the child mentioned below approached double digits. The 48 hours I spent in the hospital post-birth were a bit of a blur. Between doctors and…

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5 Outdoor Activities to do with Kids and Teens this Summer in Cádiz

Andalusia has the winning combination of weather, history and culture and wallet-friendly prices, making it especially tempting for a family trip to Spain. Kids will faun over castles, stretches of…

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The Guiri Guide to Having a Baby in Spain: Fourth Trimester

It's just before 4am and my body wakes me up slowly. The baby, in his Pack n' Play next to my bed, is stirring, too. Like clockwork, he's still doing…

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