Education
Why We Chose a Dutch School
As an expat parent in Holland, the choice between a Dutch or international school for your child’s education can be a difficult one. One mama shares her family’s experience. Six years ago, we decided to move from Australia to the northern hemisphere for a...Choosing the Right School for Your Child
One mama shares her tips for choosing the right school for your child. She discusses different questions to ask and issues to consider as you make the decision. I’m writing about a topic that has been brewing in my mind for some time. This is for parents in the...
Montessori Schooling in the Dutch Public System
Wondering how Montessori schools work within the Dutch Public School System? Simone Davies from Jacaranda Montessori Playgroup explains what you can expect. When we decided to move to Amsterdam in 2006, I was so excited to find out that Montessori schooling was...
Adventures in Parenting: First Day of Voorschool
The start of a new school year signaled the beginning of a new phase for one mama and her son. It was the first day of voorschool. I had been looking forward to this time for almost a year – imagining new freedoms for myself, and new experiences for my son. And...
Introducing a Second Language
Our resident expert on multilingualism discusses the best practices for introducing a second language to your child. Q. We are Dutch, but want to teach our child English. Do you have any tips or strategy for us? What approach you take to introducing a second...
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