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
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
Meet Delft MaMa’s Outreach and Partnership Coordinator
Meet Sowmya! Part 4 of a Series Each week in the coming months, our blog team will share an interview with the coordinators of the… Read More »Meet Delft MaMa’s Outreach and Partnership Coordinator
Meet Delft MaMa’s SLiDe coordinator
I found a lovely supportive community with some new friends who helped me become familiar with living in the Netherlands. Part 3 of a Series… Read More »Meet Delft MaMa’s SLiDe coordinator
Meet Delft MaMa’s Blog Coordinator
Part 2 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 Blog Coordinator
Meet the 2022 Chairperson of Delft MaMa
Part 1 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 the 2022 Chairperson of Delft MaMa
Delft 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
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
DELFT MAMA BLOG – 4TH BLOGIVERSARY!
Congratulations to all Delft Mama Blog contributors and readers
This month we celebrate the 4th blogiversary of the Delft MaMa blog! Tarja van Veldhoven and Agnès Battlori Benet posted for the first time on April 18, 2016.
Read More »DELFT MAMA BLOG – 4TH BLOGIVERSARY!The advantages of partnering with Delft MaMa
by Delft MaMa Outreach Coordinator Maria Steenhuizen and Chairwoman Meredith Mull Aggarwal Why sponsor or partner with Delft MaMa? For the past 12 years,… Read More »The advantages of partnering with Delft MaMa
Out with the old, in with the new: Reflecting on 2019 with Delft MaMa
Welcome to our now annual Out with the old, in with the new blog post as we say goodbye to 2019. We asked Delft MaMa Chairwoman Meredith Mull Aggarwal to share an informal review of what we’ve done this year. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and enjoy a review of the year behind us before we look ahead in the year to come.
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Soft Landing in Delft (SLiDe) Programme
Agashnee Bodos stepped in as coordinator of Delft MaMa’s revamped SLiDe programme earlier this year. SLiDe, short for “Soft Landing in Delft”, was originally designed to provide mentorship for newcomers to Delft in order to ease their transition. We’ve asked Agashnee to explain a bit about the revamped programme, what she expects to see in the future, and how you can help.
At the moment Agashnee is on maternity leave with her first child. We wish her all the best, and look forward to her return later in the year.
So long Lucie, and thanks for all the fish
Lucie Heraiz Cunningham, the founder of Delft MaMa, is leaving Delft for her family’s new life chapter in Glasgow, Scotland. We had a goodbye party for her at t Postkantoor to give us the opportunity to thank her for everything and to bid her adieu.
Amsterdam Diary’s Parenting Blogs Award of 2019 Competition
Update! We won the competition! Press Release: The Delft MaMa blog won the Parenting Blogs Award 2019 with 53% of the total votes. According to… Read More »Amsterdam Diary’s Parenting Blogs Award of 2019 Competition
Steering the Delft MaMa ship: An interview with the women behind the wheel
In May, Meredith Mull Aggarwal replaced Marie Kummerlowe as the new Delft MaMa Chairwoman. Delft MaMa has made many changes in the past few years as it takes on more activities serving the expat community in Delft. What does it take to steer the DMM ship? Lynette Croxford sat down with both women to talk about their experiences “behind the wheel”. You can also see Marie’s recap of 2018 here. I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to seeing what the new year will bring. I wish the best of luck for both women in their roles!
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Blasts from the past: revisiting the DMM blog’s gems
On April 18, 2016, Tarja van Veldhoven and Agnès Battlori Benet posted the very first post of the Delft MaMa blog. This April we’re celebrating the blog’s 3rd blogiversary!
I talked with some of our past editors about their experiences working with the blog and if they wanted to share some memorable posts for your reading pleasure. As I tried to map a timeline of people who helped run the blog, I quickly realized that while Tarja and later Marie were major coordinators of the blog, there were MANY contributors that helped keep the blog running smoothly. While I haven’t been able to track you all down, know that we appreciate you! Happy reading…
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Delft MaMa announces new Chairperson
Delft MaMa Announces Meredith Mull Aggarwal As New Chairperson
Delft, 1 April 2019 – For Immediate Release
The search for a new chairperson for Delft MaMa has come to an end! Through an open application process, the Delft MaMa Board of Directors selected Meredith Mull Aggarwal.
A spoonful of sugar… in memory of Karen Heijman
On Friday, 8 March, Karen Heijman passed away suddenly. She has been a valuable part of Delft Mama and has touched the lives of many of our members. Read on as Delft Mama Julia Candy shares a sweet memorial in honor of her close friend Karen. Tarja Van Veldhoven also wrote a lovely Delft Mama of the Week blog post about Karen in 2016, which you can find here. Elizabeth Newcamp prepared a video for Karen’s funeral service, which you can view here.
Karen, you and your loved ones are in our thoughts and hearts.