by Audrey Coggins | Oct 16, 2019 | New to Amsterdam, Schooling
Fairly new Amsterdammer Audrey Coggins shares her experience settling her children into school in Amsterdam – the similarities and the differences between the Netherlands and her home country and some lovely surprises, like ‘the handshake’!...
by Mary Petiet | Sep 9, 2019 | Schooling
Whether you’re on the cusp of an international move, or recently arrived in a new country, making such a move as a family is complicated! Two new books from local author and Amsterdam Mama Clarissa Gosling offer parents strategies for making...
by Mary Petiet | Mar 4, 2019 | Schooling, Sponsored Post
As Amsterdam continues to attract families from all over the world to join its easygoing but undeniable bustle, international schools are needed to meet the growing demand for quality and cost-effective learning. Mary Petiet visited Amity International...
by Audrey Coggins | Apr 5, 2019 | Health, Schooling
As a parent you will inevitably receive the dreaded school message, “Luizen gevonden, controleer het haar van uw kinderen.” The dreaded head lice drama! Take a deep breath and read a few tips on how to treat lice and nits. Relocating to the...
by Clarissa Gosling | Nov 6, 2018 | Schooling
The transition from preschool to “real” school is a big milestone for both children and their parents. It can be particularly challenging when navigating an unfamilIar educational system. Fortunately, Clarissa Gosling is here to explain the ins...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Apr 12, 2018 | Schooling
It can be hard enough raising a teenager, but once they get to driving age, a whole new fear comes into play: is my teenager truly ready to sit behind the wheel of a 1500KG killing machine? Rest assured, with the right driving school, a thorough knowledge of...