Moving with Kids......

Nataliehorler

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Member since 10 January 2011

Sligo

Nataliehorler

10 January 2011 18:31:32

Nataliehorler

10 January 2011 18:31:32

Sligo

I'm a mother of 4 the oldest is 7 and the youngest is 5mnths. My husband and I have been to the Dominican for a month travelling all around it, but that was well before having kids. We are thinking living in Ireland, and are thinking of moving Paraiso, Barahona or around that area for a few months. Can anyone give us an idea of how to get accomodation - we aren't looking for any fancy villas or anything, just something clean and decent, the general cost of living if differant in that area etc.....any info at all would be great! Thanks so much! And thanks to anyone who can take the time to reply!

Bob K

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Member since 25 June 2007

Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

10 January 2011 20:28:11

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Bob K

10 January 2011 20:28:11

7675

Sosua/Cabarete

Sorry not an area i am very familar with. Good luck

Bob K

Hyperboles

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Member since 30 January 2011

Bavaro

Hyperboles

13 March 2011 04:31:26

Hyperboles

13 March 2011 04:31:26

Bavaro

Do you intend to homeschool your kids?

jarachica

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Member since 08 February 2012

Jarabacoa

jarachica

08 February 2012 04:08:35

jarachica

08 February 2012 04:08:35

Jarabacoa

I live here with my three kids, we have been here for about a year. We are loving it!

Bob K

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Member since 25 June 2007

Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

08 February 2012 11:17:51

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Bob K

08 February 2012 11:17:51

7675

Sosua/Cabarete

jarachica what area did you move to?

Bob K

jarachica

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Member since 08 February 2012

Jarabacoa

jarachica

08 February 2012 14:48:17

jarachica

08 February 2012 14:48:17

Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa!!

Jamiemelissa

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Member since 09 October 2015

Florida

Jamiemelissa

11 October 2015 04:24:53

Jamiemelissa

11 October 2015 04:24:53

Florida

Jarachica- how old were your kids when you moved? Did they speak Spanish? How has the transition been? Any suggestions for how to prep them before we move and/or advice for when we get there? I have a 6 and 9 year old and we are moving to Punta Cana this summer. Thanks!

planner

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Member since 28 December 2010

Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic Expert

planner

11 October 2015 16:05:07

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planner

11 October 2015 16:05:07

16621

Santo Domingo

I think learning Spanish would be very helpful to them and to you. At least the basics will make a huge difference in their transition.

Jamiemelissa

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Member since 09 October 2015

Florida

Jamiemelissa

11 October 2015 21:46:05

Jamiemelissa

11 October 2015 21:46:05

Florida

Thanks planner! I thankfully speak fluent Spanish. Am trying to work with the kids on it. It's hard because I don't even realize when I switch languages and just respond in whatever language I addressed in :-/ I wake up saying only Spanish today and about an hour in, we are speaking English again. Ugh! Will keep at it! I have also realized lately that I tend to act as an interpreter for them with my in-laws (everybody kids and adults is used to be interpreting and no one is learning because i am a crutch ) and this is a BAD habit. I didn't really notice it before but now that i'm aware I am going to stop so they HAVE to use Spanish both w them and in DR. 😉 wish me luck!