The quality of life for children in most of Europe is so much higher than for the US. Children are prioritized.

Maybe, maybe not. That depends on what their home country is.

Did you get all the paperwork to move your dogs there? Moving pets usually requires a lot of certifications, shots done at specific times. Often you have to get Rabies shots a very specific amount of time before they travel, like anywhere from 3 weeks to 6 months. If you don’t have records of all your pets vaccinations, you may have to get them again. You will definitely want to contact the authorities regarding this. In addition you need a license to own a dog in Spain and insurance for each of the animals as well as a pet passport.You will need to have these in order before they get there, or they may force you to send the pet back to the US or euthanize it.

I have always preferred Europe to the States. I love Nordic culture in particular. This is my home.

We moved a few months ago to Iceland with our 5 and 8 year old. While they are both obviously just starting to learn the language, the school has done a great job of making them feel welcome and helping them bond with other children. We were a little surprised how many children speak English here. It seems very common. Both of our children have made friends though. And they both love all the extracurricular activities here. My 5 year old has been loving wood shop so much we are getting here a wood working kids set for her birthday. And my older one loves pottery. If you feel your kids are having a hard time adjusting, I would suggest talking to the school about it. Our older daughter was having a hard time in the first few weeks of school with missing her best friend. She loves the school counselor, and has a few new friends.