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
How Coding Helps Develop 21st-Century Skills
Why Coding Excited Me and helped develop my skills As a kid, computers always excited me. I remember my dad giving me my first computer… Read More »How Coding Helps Develop 21st-Century Skills
Plastic Free July in the Netherlands
In the land of work-life balance, the Dutch PR pros must be working overtime. Before I moved to the Netherlands, I kept reading about all… Read More »Plastic Free July in the Netherlands
Using Feng shui principles for the ideal baby room
If you are looking for ways to make sure your child or your new little baby has a peaceful and restful room, you may want… Read More »Using Feng shui principles for the ideal baby room
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
Second-Hand Shopping in Delft
Do you prefer second-hand clothing for your family? Perhaps you need kids’ outfit only for five days of snowy season or for maternity period? Relocating… Read More »Second-Hand Shopping in Delft
Creativity is Critical for Childrens’ Development
Jocelyn Jones from Studio Jocelyn has learned that creativity is critical for fostering the development of a child’s cognitive and motor skills. Here, she shares… Read More »Creativity is Critical for Childrens’ Development
Spotting Stereotypes in Storybooks Workshop
By Claire Leunisen Once upon a time … …there was a little girl who grew up in a quiet suburb in Canada. She loved to… Read More »Spotting Stereotypes in Storybooks Workshop
Mother’s Day – A day to Honor Motherhood
Mother’s Day, as we know today, was founded in the United States by Anna Jarvis. She wanted to commemorate her late mother who was an activist helping families in need. Over the years, the memorials on the second Sunday of May turned into a day to honor and celebrate all mothers. Eventually, Mother’s Day became the country’s national holiday in 1914.
Read More »Mother’s Day – A day to Honor MotherhoodHappy 5th Blogiversary to the DMM Blog!
Join me as I reflect on a very unusual 2020 for the DMM Blog as it celebrates its 5th blogiversary. What themes did we find… Read More »Happy 5th Blogiversary to the DMM Blog!
Interview with Andrea: the transition to Dutch Middelbare School
An interview with Andrea, discussing the transition to Dutch middelbare school.
Finding a Balance in Times of Coronavirus
Ever thought of finding a balance in times of coronavirus when everything needs to be done at home? For me, the typical day started when the 5-am-alarm went on. There was silence in the house. I looked out the windows and the streets were empty. With a blanket, laptop on my lap and my feet by the heater, I started my day. It has been busy lately. I started article writing for work, specifically about stocks. This was one of my most precious moments. Life at home in the times of corona-crisis has been rarely so quiet.
By Vania Suazo
Read More »Finding a Balance in Times of CoronavirusDelft MaMa newsletter: behind the scenes
By Hellen Chandra-Boortman It’s Monday morning and it’s been two weeks since I saw the last newsletter. Time to check out the latest edition! I’m… Read More »Delft MaMa newsletter: behind the scenes
Meet Stella, an expat writer living in the Netherlands
Meet Stella, an expat writer living in the Netherlan
Update on DELFT MaMA BLOG
I would like to share with you the update on Delft MaMa Blog and its volunteers. How we did in 2020 and what to expect… Read More »Update on DELFT MaMA BLOG
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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