Teenagers
Depression and Kids
Pediatrician and adolescent specialist, Dr Anisha Abraham, gives us the following quick guide to depression among children and teens, what you need to look out for, and where to go for help in the Netherlands. Could Anna be depressed? Anna (not her real name) is a...
And Away We Go to Efteling!
“When are we going to Efteling?” Sound familiar? Media Donyadari-Van Westering takes us along on her family’s journey to the famous theme park to discover what the excitement is all about. The Netherlands’ beloved theme...
Less is More: 7 Things We Can Learn from the Dutch about Parenting
Is there such a thing as over-parenting? Take comfort in these lessons from a traditionally Dutch mode of parenting, where less is more. Culture is Relative Culture has a big impact on how we raise our children and no culture gets everything right. I used to...
S04E28: Teens, Body Image, and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and body image issues can affect both boys and girls, can start at a surprisingly young age, and can result in severe health problems. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Anisha Abraham about eating disorders and body image issues in teens,...
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...
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