Health

5 Tips for Mindfulness and Yoga with Kids

by Yildiz Middel
February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

We all feel the need to do something to calm our monkey minds. This also applies to kids and teens. In fact, our minds are continuously distracted by various stimulants. When we are distracted more than our limits, our minds will take it as stress. The issue of stress can also occur in kids and teens. However, our little ones usually do not recognize it by themselves and they need us to relieve it. That is why we need to support ourselves and our kids for a healthier mind, body and spirit. The most working methods to combat the issue of stress both for kids and adults are found to be mindfulness and yoga practices.

by Nina Bogerd
November 16, 2020November 17, 2020

And then it arrives: that day, with emotions you will forever carry within your heart. That day, when for the first time you lay your… Read More »WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU GIVE BIRTH

niksen: embracing the dutch art of doing nothing

by Yildiz Middel
September 7, 2020September 7, 2020

BOOK REVIEW One of my summer reads was Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing, by DelftMaMa community member Olga Mecking. I enjoyed reading… Read More »niksen: embracing the dutch art of doing nothing

Pregnancy, birth and beyond: preparing yourself for birthing in the Netherlands

by Nina Bogerd
August 17, 2020September 2, 2020

When, as an expat, you start to think about having a baby in the Netherlands, it is a good idea first to acquaint yourself with… Read More »Pregnancy, birth and beyond: preparing yourself for birthing in the Netherlands

Yoga with Families: an Interview with Meredith Mull Aggarwal

by Barbara Baptista
July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
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Meredith Mull Aggarwal has initiated practicing yoga with families for Delft MaMa in several parks in Delft. Bárbara Parra Baptista, the blog coordinator took a chance to interview her.

by Cathy Delhanty
May 4, 2020June 11, 2020

By Cathy Delhanty

Just before the Corona-disaster hit, Delft Mamas published our family’s plan to sustainable eating. How has our plan held up under stress? How do we deal with grocery stores selling out due to panic shopping, while at the same time we want to stay home as much as possible during the lock-down? We examined each of our key tips to determine if any changes were necessary. Can we build a pandemic-proof sustainable eating plan?

by Agashnee Naidoo
April 27, 2020June 11, 2020
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By Agashnee Naidoo A lot of families are faced with the uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought upon us. In addition to this anxiety, parents are… Read More »Helping kids learn at home

Should I give birth at home or in a hospital? Unlike most countries, you have a choice in the Netherlands.

by Nina Bogerd
March 23, 2020May 29, 2020
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Birthing is a beautiful physical, emotional and spiritual journey. Delft MaMa Nina shares her birthing experiences and describes how being aware about the various options… Read More »Should I give birth at home or in a hospital? Unlike most countries, you have a choice in the Netherlands.

The Journey to Sustainable Eating

by Cathy Delhanty
March 9, 2020June 11, 2020
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Our family recycles plastic, paper, bottles, and food waste. We don’t own a car. The house electricity is on 100% wind-power and we keep the temperature low enough that everyone needs to wear a sweater and put a blanket over their laps on the couch. Every year, I tackle another aspect of our family’s environmental footprint and this year is the time for food. Let’s talk about sustainable eating.

Nina Bogerd: The remaking of my professional career and life in the Netherlands

by Nina Bogerd
January 27, 2020August 16, 2020
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Or, how I walked away from the dissatisfaction of a career as a researcher and lecturer towards my dream career as a doula and childbirth… Read More »Nina Bogerd: The remaking of my professional career and life in the Netherlands