What is the Avondvierdaagse?
Every summer, groups of schoolkids stay up late to walk the Avondvierdaagse. What is this strange tradition and is it worth skipping bedtime for? Amanda van Mulligen explains all. 1. What is the Avondvierdaagse? It’s basically a community walk that takes place over...
Running Ahead: Kids and Language Acquisition
Is your child learning Dutch? Child Psychologist Kate Berger MSc of Expat Kids Club explains why your child is likely to pick up the new language with ease, and what this means for you. Why Children Often Learn Dutch Quickly Having made the big decision of which...Eeeek! Do Kids Really Cycle to School Alone?
Cycling is the most common mode of transport around Amsterdam, but it’s not always a stress-free journey in the city.Especially when it’s your child negotiating the busy roads to school alone on a bike… My son is nearly 12 years old and just started...
What Is a Kraamverzorgster and Where Can I Find One?
Familiar with Kraamzorg? Chances are you have heard something about this incredibly helpful and compassionate service, but may still be a bit fuzzy on the details. Charlotte Hutting provides an inside view on this uniquely Dutch approach toward postnatal care....
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