Health
Bereavement: How One Mama Learnt to Let Grief into her Heart
Bereavement is unthinkable and the grief overwhelming. Leonie tells her story and explains what she learnt about the grieving mind, what helped her get through the worst times, and where you can find help here in the Netherlands. My Life Turned Upside-Down On...
How to Get Help for Domestic Violence in the Netherlands
Domestic violence is something we hope no one ever has to go through. For parents in our community who find themselves in an abusive situation, the stress is often compounded by being in a foreign system and language. ARISE NL, a non-profit support organisation, has...
S02E10: Doctors in Dr. Martens: Show Notes
Conversations about healthcare in the Netherlands In this episode, we discuss healthcare and giving birth in the Netherlands. Jolanda de Bie, a healthcare researcher, talks about three important aspects of Dutch healthcare: medical insurance, GP’s, and cultural...
Dutch Women Do Get Depressed
You might have heard that Dutch women don’t get depressed. Well, according to blogger Amanda Van Mulligen, it’s a little more complicated (and interesting) than that. All the studies and blog posts you read say otherwise, but I can assure you that Dutch...
One Parent’s Story: I had a Burnout but I am Now Stronger than Ever
A nervous breakdown or ‘burnout’ can affect anybody but is especially challenging for international parents living away from family. Read Amber Rahim’s riveting tale of how it happened to her and how she found her way out. The Fall When I...
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