parenthood
Why I'll never adopt Spanish bedtimes for my children
In London her friends are putting their young children to bed at 7pm. In Spain, kids are still running around at gone nine. Miriam Foley turns to a sleep expert for advice on which bedtime routine is best.
Parents' reveal: These are the best and worst things about having children in Spain
What are the best things about raising children in Spain? And what about the downsides. Here some parents who know a thing or two about the issues spelled out pros and cons of having a family in Spain.
Readers reveal: These are the best bilingual baby names in Spain
Choosing a name for your child is always difficult but it's an extra challenge if you want it to work in more than one language.
Spanish millennial loses case to force parents to pay for his upkeep
It is a ruling that will strike fear in the hearts of grown up kids across Spain.
17 babies in Spain develop 'werewolf syndrome' after drugs mix-up
Spanish health officials have confirmed that 17 new born babies have been diagnosed with so-called "werewolf syndrome" after taking contaminated medication.
VIDEO: These Tenerife Dads surprised their daughters with a special graduation dance
A group of fathers in Tenerife have elevated “dad dancing” to a new levels.
Number of births in Spain plummets 40 percent in 10 years
New statistics on the number of births in Spain have revealed the exact extent at which the overall population of the country is decreasing.
How to enjoy a perfect weekend in Madrid with the kids
Madrid is an old favourite of travel writer Antonia Windsor who spent a weekend visiting friends when she was young, free and single. But is the city still fun with three young children in tow?
Fraudster parents of sick girl jailed for charity scam
A father who caused an uproar in Spain after he used his daughter's rare illness to raise money for mainly personal use was sentenced to five years in jail, court officials said Wednesday.
Podemos premature twins doing well thanks to prayers, free healthcare, and breast milk donations
New parents Pablo Iglesias and Irene Montero have issued a public letter thanking everyone who has supported them since the premature birth of their twins and praising the medical staff who cared for the babies.
Reluctant father forced to share custody in landmark ruling by Spanish court
An unwilling father has been ordered to share custody of his two teenagers in a landmark ruling by a court in Spain.
11-year-old gives birth in Murcia hospital
An 11-year-old has given birth to a healthy baby at a hospital in Murcia after being admitted to hospital with ‘stomach pains’.
WATCH: Firemen rescue five-year-old girl clinging to seventh floor window
A team of firefighters came to the rescue of a five-year-old girl who was clinging to the window sill of her seventh floor flat in Alicante after being left home alone.
Parents of sick girl accused of spending appeal money on themselves
A week ago Fernando Blanco was a heroic Spanish father who raised over €900,000 for his sick daughter, but on Friday he was behind bars, an alleged fraudster accused of spending much of that cash on himself.
Ikea vows to redesign 'sexist' baby changing signs in Spanish stores
Ikea has promised to redesign its labelling for baby changing facilities at stores across Spain after accusations of “sexism”.
The perks and quirks of having a baby in Spain
Being an expat new mother comes along with a whole host of new challenges and cultural conventions to get used to. Here are 10 things you should know.
British mother arrested for leaving child to party till dawn
A British woman has been arrested in Mallorca after leaving her child alone overnight in a hotel while she went clubbing till dawn.
Spanish fathers demand legal right to equal parental leave
A group of Spanish families has launched a legal bid calling for Spain to allow fathers and mothers the same amount of parental leave.
Father wins right to take child to nursery in landmark case for Spain
A Spanish judge has ruled that a man can arrive one hour late to work because he needs to take his child to daycare, arguing that the "rights of the family" should come before the "organization of the company".