by Stephanie Smith | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Many pregnancies do not make it to full term and the grief for the expectant parents can be hard to bear. One strong mama shares her story and reaches out to other parents who have experienced loss. For more information, read Miscarriage Support in the...
by Becky Riddle | Health, Mental Health, Travel
Where is your Happy Place? This article shares one mama’s search for calmness and mental space and how it led to a 10-day encounter with silence, helping her discover her own happy places. Stress and Confusion For years I have been trying to “find...
by Leslie Sherriff | Family Travel, Travel
Are you ready to visit Maastricht? Whether you’re visiting for a day, a weekend, or perhaps even longer, you will not lack for things to see and do as a family. I never cease to be amazed at the variety of activities available to families in Maastricht and more...
by Kris Herwig | Children, Education
Kris Herwig’s daughter recently turned four. Read on to find how entering the Dutch education system works for this age, and how satisfied Kris feels about her daughter’s experience. Turning Four is Special For a child growing up in the Netherlands, turning four is...
by Anisha Abraham | Children, Mental Health, Teenagers
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...