International School Haarlem

International School Haarlem has chosen Op Stoom as their childcare partner

Are you looking for an International School and English speaking…
parents

About to become Expat Parents?

Pregnancy and the bleary days of being new parents can be a tumultuous…
Housing event

Housing Event 2017 & Social Networking Drink

Planning to rent, let, buy, build sell, renovate a house? Wanting…
kindervriendelijk

Haarlem – a “kindervriendelijk” city

Once you become a parent in the Netherlands, you’ll probably…
the Haarlem International School

New Haarlem International School in September 2017

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If all goes to plan, the new Haarlem International School will…
Haarlem Connect 2016

HAARLEM CONNECT 2016: THE EVE, THE MOVIE, THE PHOTOS

It was a night full of interesting speakers, performances, the…
Interview of the month

Interview of the month November 2016

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Arriving in a new country is such a change, and  how to feel…

Haarlem Connect 2016

A night full of interesting speakers, performances, the Information…
interview

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month February

This month I introduce you to Nadia, from South-Africa to Weesp…
birth

I gave birth in the Netherlands – and it didn’t suck

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As a foreigner living in the Netherlands, probably you've heard…
Five forms of child care in the Netherlands - Day care

Top tips in choosing gifts for children for the holiday season

The holiday season can be a period of frenzy for most parents.…
Terrorism (photo: Ksayer1 ob Flickr)

Answering our kids’ WHY question on terrorism

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Since the events of 13/11 in Paris, perhaps you've seen the articles…
Talk (photo: Tracy Brown Hamilton)

Why You Should Encourage Your Kids to Talk Back

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Earlier this summer, when it was finally my daughter's turn for…
Kinderopvang Op Stoom

Op Stoom: The best kinderopvang in Haarlem

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I am the mum of three little kids: a five-year-old son and two…

FIVE WAYS TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD AFTER SCHOOL

After six weeks of summer vacation, I find myself going back…
Important facts for the first step to elementary school (Photo: Leóny Lasschuit)

Important facts for the first step to elementary school

  In this article I focus on the first step towards the…
Greenjoying Loosdrechtse Plassen

Ride the waves with Greenjoy

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Anniversary

EXPATSHAARLEM’ S FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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Happy Anniversary! EXPATSHAARLEM TURNS 1! It has been…
Geluksroute Haarlem

expatsHaarlem participates in the Geluksroute / Happiness Route Haarlem

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“Happiness is only real, when shared” – Christopher McCandless…

ProefPark Haarlem indoor winter edition!

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After two successful summer editions from ProefPark the time…
Dutch lessons for kids on funny DVDs - watch this video: animals

Dutch lessons for kids on funny DVDs

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Effective and funny Dutch teaching program for kids - and adults…

expatsHaarlem Christmas AperiParty

It’s the time of the year again….. Sinterklaas, Christmas,…
ESPRESSO LOUNGE: COOL!

ESPRESSO LOUNGE: COOL!

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Espresso Lounge opened its doors in the Kleine Houtstraat in…
Book Review: “Rembrandt and Kiki Move to the Netherlands” / “Rembrandt and Kiki Verhuizen naar Nederland”

Book Review: “Rembrandt and Kiki Move to the Netherlands” / “Rembrandt and Kiki Verhuizen naar Nederland”

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This new book on the bilingual block is the first of a planned…
Primary school in the Netherlands (Photo: Arianna Ardia)

Primary school in the Netherlands

Compulsory education under Dutch law applies to children of all…
Five forms of childcare in the Netherlands - Part 2: Nanny Care/Childminder Care (Photo: Arianna Ardia)

Five forms of childcare in the Netherlands – Part 2: Nanny Care/Childminder Care

Are you looking for high quality childcare for your baby or toddler?…
NLs in top five countries for mothers (Photo; Arianna Ardia)

NLs in top five countries for mothers

The chance of a woman in the Netherlands dying during pregnancy…
Letter To the Young Mum in the Mammacare Waiting Area

Letter To the Young Mum in the Mammacare Waiting Area

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Yesterday in the waiting area I noticed you. You came out of…
Run for KiKa

expatsHaarlem runs for KiKa, against cancer in children

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It must be every parent's worst nightmare: hearing that your…
Five forms of child care in the Netherlands - Day care

Five forms of childcare in the Netherlands – Part 1: Day care

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Are you expecting your first child soon? And are you looking…