Motherhood and Femininity
Becoming a mother is an empowering journey that often brings newfound strength and sensuality. However, striking a balance between the roles of mother, lover, and… Read More »Motherhood and Femininity
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A warm welcome to our treasure trove of articles on parenting in Delft.
[Design & Parenting] Online Connectivity As An Expat Seeking Parenting Advice
Virtual Insanity: Parental Symbiosis With Digital Connectivity Part 3 In a Series I recently binge-watched the highly-rated series ‘Beef’ on Netflix. The plot primarily revolves… Read More »[Design & Parenting] Online Connectivity As An Expat Seeking Parenting Advice
Find Your Balance in Life’s Ebbs and Flows
This article is about time management and how to find a balance in your daily schedule. In addition to splitting my time between a PhD and a job, I’m also a mom of two young kids. Using my time effectively is very important. During my time as coordinator of this blog (2018-2020), I came up with the idea for this blog post, which I’ve since been writing in my head. If it’s not obvious by my first point (since it’s 2023 and the post is finally being published), it’s safe to say that I still struggle with time management. I do not profess to be an expert, but I do think and talk a lot about this topic. I’ve learned the importance of viewing time management as a fluid concept that adjusts with the ebb and flow of daily activities.
Read More »Find Your Balance in Life’s Ebbs and FlowsThe Parenting Journey – You Gotta Laugh About It
Author Shivangi Sharma shares how her musings, anecdotes and observations about her parenting journey became a book, ‘I Made a Booboo.’ It Started With A… Read More »The Parenting Journey – You Gotta Laugh About It
Summer Fun with Your Kids in the Delft Area and at Home
Are you looking for inspiration regarding summer activities for your children? We at Delft MaMa strive to provide you with updated, comprehensive lists of activities,… Read More »Summer Fun with Your Kids in the Delft Area and at Home
Transitions for Delft MaMa
As we move from spring to summer, transition is in the air – plants blossom after a winter’s sleep, clothing is switched from heavy down… Read More »Transitions for Delft MaMa
How to Identify Your Family’s Unhelpful Patterns
Children often have their own unique ways in making connections with others. A child may express a certain need through behaviour to their parents, and it can be a challenge to read between the lines. Perhaps you have a similar experience, which is why I would love to share my story with Delft MaMa. In my practice as a Parent Coach, I help parents and children identify unhelpful patterns and find workable alternatives. I would like to warmly invite you on a journey in the form of a case that one mom shared with me.
Read More »How to Identify Your Family’s Unhelpful PatternsTime for High School: Mom in the Land of Tulips has All the Answers!
During one of Delft Mama meetings, lots of moms showed interest in the topic of high school enrollment in the Netherlands. My first association was… Read More »Time for High School: Mom in the Land of Tulips has All the Answers!
[Design & Parenting: Baby Swings] Between Holding on & Letting Go
Part 2 in a Series The Multi-tasking Myth One misconception about postpartum life is the expectation that new moms are able to constantly have their… Read More »[Design & Parenting: Baby Swings] Between Holding on & Letting Go
Redefining ‘Home’
View of the Nieuwe Kerk from the Stadhuis The Netherlands, The Place I Now Call ‘Home’ In December, after 8 ½ years in the Netherlands,… Read More »Redefining ‘Home’
Citizen and Science: Sailing Canals Catching Plastic
Science is a serious matter but it also involves fun. The best part is that we, as citizens, can work side by side with researchers. And do our bit to make a difference on behalf of our world. For example, catching plastic while sailing in the canals.
Read More »Citizen and Science: Sailing Canals Catching PlasticMeet The Founder of Delft MaMa!
Part 7 of a Series Over the last few months, our blog team has been sharing interviews with the coordinators of the various departments that… Read More »Meet The Founder of Delft MaMa!
Meet Delft MaMa’s Vice Chairperson/HR Coordinator
Part 6 of a Series Each week in the coming months, our blog team will share an interview with the coordinators of the various departments… Read More »Meet Delft MaMa’s Vice Chairperson/HR Coordinator
2023 National reading days – international storytime
From 25 January to 4 February 2023, De Nationale Voorleesdagen (National Reading Days) are celebrated in the Netherlands. Delft Mama has teamed up with DOK… Read More »2023 National reading days – international storytime
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023
Welcome to our first Delft MaMa blog post of 2023. I can hardly believe it’s more than a year since I wrote the post Goodbye… Read More »Goodbye 2022, hello 2023
Confidence for the Win!
Too often we focus on our mistakes or what could be done better. This is one of the reasons for low self-trust and confidence (especially amongst women). What we should be doing instead is seeing and celebrating the many many things we do well every single day!
Read More »Confidence for the Win!Meet Delft MaMa’s Playgroup Coordinator
Part 5 of a series Each week in the coming months, our blog team will share an interview with the coordinators of the various departments… Read More »Meet Delft MaMa’s Playgroup Coordinator