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 around the second generation of East-Asian immigrants living on the wes...

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 coordin...

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 Blog… I had started to blog about my journey as a parent a few months after my first child was b...

Dear Delft MaMa community,Playgroups have been happening all Fall, but maybe you missed an earlier email informing you that these emails will no longer be sent. The best way to get the playgroup updates is to sign up for our monthly Newsletter here.Y...

Dear Delft MaMa community,This will be the last playgroup email update. If you would like to continue to receive updates about Playgroup, please subscribe to our monthly newsletter here.You will get updates about all the events in Delft MaMa as well...

Dear Delft MaMa community,WHEN: Friday 7 July 10:30 - 11:30 This is our last official playgroup until the Fall. If you would like to stay connected to spontaneous meetups at a park or playgroup over summer email Robyn at [email protected] t...

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, links to helpful websites, ways to keep your children entertained while at home, an...

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 jackets to light and airy dresses, and schedules shift focus, from work to rest and enjoyment. I grew up in South...

Dear Delft MaMa community,WHEN: Friday 30 June 10:30 - 11:30WHO: All welcome! Mamas, Papas, Carers and your little ones. International and local Dutch parents. Bring a friend!WHERE: A huge thank you to Kindergarden for providing the space for us:Ki...

Dear Delft MaMa community,WHEN: Friday 23 June 10:30 - 11:30WHO: All welcome! Mamas, Papas, Carers and your little ones. International and local Dutch parents. Bring a friend!WHERE: A huge thank you to Kindergarden for providing the space for us:Ki...

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 w...

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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 a blog “Mama u zemlji lala” (Mom in the land of tulips) where I just read extensive essay about this t...

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 newborns within arm’s reach, as dictated by their biological instincts or societal norms. While some...

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, I officially became a Dutch citizen. My naturalization ceremony took place in the 400-year-old historic Stadhuis o...