Saying goodbye

Goodbye!

Our Family Matters blogger Johanna Bailey brings her column to an end, explaining that she's got a lot more on her plate at the moment...

Jan 20, 2012 in Family matters (2 Comments)

Traditional caganer

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Holiday season in Catalunya

Johanna Bailey celebrates the festive season and discusses some of the controversies around local traditions

Dec 19, 2011 by in Family matters

Christmas presents

Gone shopping

Johanna Bailey has some suggestions on where to head for the all-important Christmas presents for your children

Dec 5, 2011 in Family matters

Being grateful

Our Family Matters blogger, Johanna Bailey is looking for ideas about how to convince her children to be grateful with their lot in life and not immune to the day-to-day suffering evident on Barcelona's streets

Nov 21, 2011 by in Family matters (1 Comments)

Little boy having his hair cut

Haircuts for kids

It's not just the 'big' parenting issues that can cause families problems when living abroad; something as apparently simple as getting your child's hair cut can be a huge challenge—our family blogger Johanna Bailey can empathise

Nov 10, 2011 by in Family matters

Halloween home

Bigging up Halloween in Barcelona

Not a traditional holiday in Barcelona, Halloween has become increasingly popular here in recent times. Our Family matters blogger Johanna Bailey explains why she's going all out on October 31st this year

Oct 24, 2011 by in Family matters (1 Comments)

Illustration of a brother and sister

Interview with a mother

Johanna Bailey talks to a foreign mother living in Barcelona who sent one of her children to an international school and the other to a local 'concertada'

Oct 18, 2011 by in Family matters (4 Comments)

Doing homework

Schooling in Catalan

Johanna Bailey broaches the controversial subject of public school teaching in Catalan

Oct 4, 2011 by in Family matters (18 Comments)

Kids running to school

Back to school

Johanna Bailey considers the pros and cons of local and international schools in Barcelona

Sep 19, 2011 by in Family matters

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding in Spain

Blogger Johanna Bailey returns from her summer break with a look at attitudes towards breastfeeding here

Sep 5, 2011 by in Family matters (4 Comments)

Country house

House in the country

Johanna Bailey signs off for the summer with a look at hiring a 'casa rural' to enjoy a weekend (or more) out of the city

Jul 19, 2011 by in Family matters

Girl on beach

Sand, sea and swimming

Although Johanna Bailey freely admits the beach isn't for her, she knows that the same can't be said for children and here she lists some of the best for the kids

Jul 11, 2011 in Family matters

Children speaking

Speak up

Johanna Bailey interviews US speech therapist Chrissy Bruce, based in Barcelona since the Nineties, about helping bilingual children overcome speech issues

Jul 5, 2011 by in Family matters

Going to school

Sacrifices

Johanna Bailey describes the daily train trauma that has led to her family upping sticks and moving up the hill to Vallvidrera

Jun 27, 2011 by in Family matters (1 Comments)

Girl cooking

Casals

If you're desperately seeking something to keep your offspring entertained these summer holidays, blogger Johanna Bailey has a few ideas

Jun 20, 2011 by in Family matters

About this Blog

Aimed at parents in Barcelona, this blog is written by Johanna Bailey, a writer, illustrator and mother of two. She'll discuss all aspects of parenting and family life in the city, and welcomes your comments and experiences

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