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01/07/2009 Summer fun with kids in the Netherlands

School summer vacations are a mixed blessing. Jane Stephenson offers ten top tips for summer activities with the kids – from toddlers to teens.

28/06/2009 What shall we call the baby?

Parents of new-born babies all over the world have very different options in their choice of given names.

21/04/2009 Registering a birth in the Netherlands

Explorer publishing on how and where to register a birth in the Netherlands, arrange a passport for baby and go about adoption.

15/04/2009 A guide to kid-friendly web searching

Controls are available to block harmful sites, with search engines aimed specifically for children.

27/03/2009 It’s Sesame Street – But not as we know it

Expatriates watching ‘Sesamstraat ‘with their kids in the Netherlands will find things on the street somewhat different from the version they remember. Amanda van Mulligen explains why.

21/03/2009 Maternity matters – What to expect in the Netherlands

Amanda van Mulligen looks at some of the challenges and benefits for expatriates of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries. The article includes useful links and an A-Z of pregnancy and birthing in Dutch.

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Healthcare in the Netherlands

Healthcare in the Netherlands

Here’s a current guide to health insurance, doctors, dentists and pharmacies.

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2008.

The Netherlands at a glance

The Netherlands at a glance

Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.

Giving birth in the Netherlands

Giving birth in the Netherlands

The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.