Parenting in NL

Practical guidance for raising kids in the Netherlands — pregnancy, childcare, schools and expat family life.

Dutch huisarts general practice entrance with bicycles parked outside, part of Dutch child healthcare for expat families
Parenting in NL 2026-09-17 09:30:00

Dutch Child Healthcare Explained for Expat Parents

Toddler and caregiver in a Dutch daycare kinderdagverblijf playroom, an example of Dutch childcare options
Parenting in NL 2026-09-18 09:30:00

Dutch Childcare Options Decoded: Daycare, Preschool & After-School Care

Decorated chair with a paper birthday crown for a school birthday treat in a Dutch primary school classroom
Parenting in NL 2026-09-02 09:30:00

School Birthday Treats in the Netherlands: What's Expected

Parent cycling with kids in a rear bike seat through an Amsterdam street
Parenting in NL 2026-08-31 09:30:00

Cycling with Kids: Seats, Cargo Bikes & First Rides

Children holding the lane rope during a swimming lesson at a Dutch indoor pool while working toward their Zwem-ABC diploma
Parenting in NL 2026-08-23 09:30:00

Dutch Swimming Lessons & Diplomas: The Expat Parent's Guide

Parent cycling a cargo bike with two kids through Amsterdam, illustrating why the Netherlands is called a kid-friendly country
Parenting in NL 2026-08-16 09:30:00

Is the Netherlands the Most Kid-Friendly Country in Europe?

Sinterklaas for expat families watching the Amsterdam arrival parade along a canal
Parenting in NL 2026-08-17 09:30:00

Sinterklaas for Expat Families: Traditions, Dates & How to Explain It

Dutch kids birthday party traditions, children and parents in a living room circle of chairs with cake and balloons
Parenting in NL 2026-08-04 09:30:00

Dutch Kids' Birthday Parties Explained for Expat Parents

Two women sitting on a bench along an Amsterdam canal in autumn, sharing a heartfelt conversation over coffee
Parenting in NL 2025-12-16 15:18:39

Emotional Support for Women Navigating Fertility and Motherhood in Amsterdam