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Raising Kids Abroad

What My Kids Lose — and Gain — by Growing Up in Spain

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Jen Cook
Nov 14, 2025
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Yesterday, I saw a post from a woman I follow on Instagram who also lives in Spain. Her story is different from mine, but in other ways, our stories echo one another. Her kids are the same age as mine, and some of her family’s reasons for living abroad are similar to mine.

So, when I saw this post from her on Instagram yesterday…

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