Family life · Colombia · A little in between
De aquí, de allá — and somewhere in between.
Notes on raising a family in the City of Eternal Spring, from a mamá who gave birth here twice and is still figuring it out.
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The guides I wish someone had handed me when we first arrived.
Moving to Medellín
A practical first-year checklist for finding your feet as a family.
Things to Do with Kids
Parks, play spaces, museums, and ideas for your next day out.
Having a Baby Here
My guide to pregnancy and childbirth in Medellín.
Hiring an Empleada
The questions, planning, and everyday details to get you started.
School & Class Mom Life
Navigating the madre del salón role, with a free toolkit.
A Health Checkup in Medellín
What an executive checkup included, and my experience.
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Find something for your crew in the guide to 50+ things to do in Medellín with kids — from green spaces to rainy-day plans.
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Hi, I’m Sarah.
Daughter of immigrants, mother of three, and raising a family between cultures in Medellín. I share practical guides, real-life stories, and the things I wish I’d known along the way.