Education
S04E27: Privilege and Paradox in Bilingual Education
Have you ever heard about all the ways bilingualism is beneficial for kids, but also that it’s the cause of so many problems for kids? Why is that? And if you’re raising children with multiple languages, have you wondered how will this paradox work out for your child?...
S04E31: Choose Your Own Adventure: Navigating the Dutch Secondary School System
This episode covers everything you need to know about choosing a secondary school education in the Netherlands, or at least in Amsterdam. We examine the streaming system, CITO exam, and some aspects of the process that are unique to Amsterdam. We talk with a...
Researching Dutch Primary Schools
Looking for a school for your child but not sure how to begin? Amsterdam Mama Sara Bobkoff has been through the process and has some tips on how to get started. There are lots of websites available in Amsterdam to help you start your research. Most are in Dutch...
Sex Education in the Netherlands
What is the Dutch attitude to sex education and what will your child be taught in school? Pediatrician Anisha Abraham outlines the curriculum in the Netherlands and offers advice about approaching this subject with your children. Let’s talk about Sex: Dutch style...
S03E22: When Parenting Takes You Somewhere Different
Conversations with two Amsterdam Mamas making a difference for families with differently-wired kids In this episode, we interview two parents raising neurologically-atypical children in the Amsterdam Mamas community. We touch on both their of their choices to move to...
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