by Mary Petiet | Children, Education, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
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 Clarissa Gosling | Career, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Maybe the poffertjes and pindakaas have got to you, or your kids can’t imagine life without a bakfiets … Whatever the reason, if you’re planning to stay in the Netherlands a while, you might be considering taking the NT2 exam. Thankfully,...
by Clarissa Gosling | Children, Education
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...