by Annick Noirfalisse | Covid, Health, Mental Health
When Annick Noirfalisse’s daughter was still struggling with symptoms four months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, she became curious about the post COVID-19 syndrome also known as ‘Long-COVID’. Here she shares what she has learned about...
by Joska Kruijssen | Children, Learning Dutch
Are you looking for a fun way for you and the kids to improve your Dutch? Dutch teacher Joska Kruijssen of Rubio Dutch has the apps you need to bring learning into the home in a cheap and time-efficient way. There are multiple ways to create a meaningful Dutch...
by Catarina Queiroz | Child Care, New to Amsterdam
Looking for childcare options in The Netherlands? Ever considered a Gastouder? Don’t even know what that is? Don’t worry, below is a comprehensive guide to this type of childcare. Many parents prefer a Gastouder to a Daycare, and this article was written so that you...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Life in Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
For our kids, the 1900s seem like ancient history – and it’s fun for us to reminisce too. Amanda van Mulligen found that the Museum of the 20th Century in Hoorn has something for everyone and makes a brilliant day out for the family. A Step Back in Time...
by Kate Berger | Life in Amsterdam, Travel
Planning a visit to your homeland? Our resident Child Psychologist, Kate Berger, MSC, offers some sound advice for helping children adapt to their new (or old) surroundings. During the school holidays, many international families pack up and head back to their...