My Self-care Journey & Reality Check
Only after becoming a mother of twins in my mid-thirties and feeling close to burn out, I discovered about the term “self-care.” It was mentioned… Read More »My Self-care Journey & Reality Check
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Three Life Lessons Learned From Gardening
Summer is finally here in the Netherlands. It is a great joy to see our neighbourhoods getting greener by the day, with beautiful flowers popping… Read More »Three Life Lessons Learned From Gardening
5 Tips for Mindfulness and Yoga with Kids
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.
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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU GIVE BIRTH
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
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
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
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.
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The pandemic-proof journey to sustainable eating
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?
Helping kids learn at home
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