Registering the birth of a child is a relatively easy process provided you have all the correct paperwork. The only real pressure is the time factor. The birth of a child in Spain must be registered at your nearest Registro Civil (Civil register office), within eight days of the child´s birth.
05.10.2012 | children, Documentation, Life | admin
Mother's Day in Spain ( Día de la Madre or Día de las Madres) is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. As in most other countries around the world, Mothers Day in Spain is observed throughout the country to honor all mothers. Shops all over Spain decorate their windows with displays of cho
The Dinopétrea Málaga Dinosaur Exhbition is in the Málaga Trade and Exhibitions Hall (Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga) from today, April 28th until June 24th. Having seen the publicity stating that is one of the world's most important Paleontology (archeology/prehistoric) exhibiti
04.28.2012 | children, News | admin
How many times do you make great plans for the weekend and then have to change them due to the weather? In Spain, not very often, but in the UK we have memories of numerous barbeques and picnics cancelled or rescheduled last minute as the weekend rain kicked in. Sound familiar? Well, believe it
04.22.2012 | children, Life, Relocation | admin
More charities are invited to come along and take part in a huge Family Fun Day this summer which will coincide with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Charity Family Fun Day is being held at the Lauro Golf Academy in Alhaurin de la Torre on Sunday June 3rd from 12pm until 5pm. Indi
Are you a family living in Spain? Would you be happy to share your experiences about living in Spain and moving to Spain with children? Over the next 12 months I am hoping to put together an honest article about Moving to Spain with Children and am conducting a survey. If you would like to take
03.15.2012 | children, Life | admin
Today, 28th February 2012, Dia de Andalucia , we spent a wonderful afternoon at an animal rescue centre in Castellar de la Frontera, just ten minutes inland from Sotogrande in Southern Spain. We were amazed to learn that the centre has been working with animals since 1998 and has been open to t
02.28.2012 | children, Life | admin
Ideally located in an olive grove a short drive from Coin, Wildside Forest School (WFS) has been cleverly designed to give you a real “in the campo” feel, yet is easily accessible by car. The location has been converted into a true adventure playground for all ages. The rope bridges, huts and
01.25.2012 | children | admin
Only one month until Christmas ... aargh! But do not worry, thanks to Amazon who offer free delivery to Spain on orders of twenty five pounds and over, and us here, at Family Life In Spain, chosing the right gifts will be easy this year. We have recently signed up as affiliates at Amazon (as we s
11.23.2011 | children, Life | admin
No matter what country you celebrate Halloween in, for the last few years it has come to mean little more than collecting as much chocolate and goodies as you can carry. Nowadays kids are less interested in the tricks and more intent on the treats. You would be wise to prepare for the onslaught an
10.28.2011 | children, Guests, Life | admin
