Episode #4/Cuatro: The Best Age to Move Your Kids Abroad

Every child is different, some may be willing to move or be excited for an adventure at 13 and not at 7. As parents you need to do what is best for your family just keep the lines of communication open. As a mom of a 19 and 22 year old. I say don’t wait until your kids are grown. Then you will be leaving them and never truly be settled abroad. My 19 year old daughter , my husband and I would move together after she finishes college. We are all teachers. She is thinking about her future, with finding a husband and having children and would want to raise them in a safe place and close to us. My son has graduated college and is now in the navy. He loves to travel and would be happy to visit us anywhere. Think long term not just short term. ❤

Your bravery has enriched the lives of the boys in so many ways! It's been tough for us watching Davis (b13) struggle as he left all his friends behind but we have seen so much growth and maturity in ways he never would have been exposed if he were still in the US. For sailing families, I feel like starting an adventure between 5yr-10yr is optimal as those kids seem to adjust so much quicker and easier but honestly, whatever age the first few months (or years are gonna be a struggle). Keep up the good work :)

My kids are 11 and 8, we're thinking of moving to Turkey where we have went to a few times before. Im sure they're going to love it because my husbands family is also there, but still cant help it but feel very anxious because my 11 year old has a severe anxiety and is definitely not looking forward to it :( I may be overthinking things by constantly thinking is this is good decision for them, but i feel like once we settle in they're going to love being there. 8 year old is a lot more open and excited about the idea but having an issue with the 11 year old as you mentioned because of his friends.. We have incorporated them to the idea but he just doesn't want to even talk about it and gets anxious. Im just wondering could you give some tips on how you were able to talk to your kids and maybe be able to convince them to move without hurting their feelings or traumatizing them :(

Our boys are 12 and 8. My wife and I would move to Spain tomorrow — but only if we could find a Catholic, or at least Christian, school in English that would cost around what we pay here in the DC metro area: $12k USD per year.

What is the range for tuition?

We just decided to climb out of the box start living and explore the world with our 5yo & 9yo 😳

Portugal or Spain are top contenders.

Following for inspiration!!

Great video!! 🎉 we moved to Spain when my son was 5 and now he’s 12. I would add that it’s important to keep in mind the move back (if that’s part of the plan). I’m ready to move back but my son is very emotional about leaving his friends and his life here so I’m in the middle of trying to make a tough decision. I grew up between two countries and in my experience you do grow up feeling a little torn between the two places because you love them both and you want to live in both but you have to choose 😅 but it does really open your eyes and make you a stronger and wiser person in so many ways. I would also recommend giving your children this gift of moving abroad and experiencing another culture ❤

Needed this video ! Great source of information for us dreamers . Lots of answered questions that we had and now we have even more , new questions 😂

why did I watch the whole thing if I am spanish and have no kids 😂, so cool to hear your thoughts though and see your journey. I’m the one you spoke with on instagram the other day about costa brava!