My family traded Brooklyn for Spain for 3 months. Slowing down brought us closer together.

The author enrolled her kids in a world schooling program. Courtesy of the author A three-month stay in Spain changed how my family lives day to day. I learned to prioritize connection, flexibility, and slower routines. Returning to NYC made me rethink hustle culture and over-scheduling. On our first morning in Spain, my husband opened our hotel window to a courtyard filled with the sounds of silverware gently clinking against plates, quiet, relaxed chatter, and a musician playing guitar be...