The Tower of Babel at DISDH-Kindergarten The Hague

Hearing a multitude of languages is part of the daily experience at DISDH-Kindergarten. Even at the young age of three and four, many children are already used to hearing and speaking two, three or even four different languages. 

The language of love at IWSTH

In my Kindergarten class at the International Waldorf School The Hague, there are 17 children of 19 different nationalities. Some children have two or three nationalities, speak multiple languages, and have several countries they call home. Read more about this article about the language of...

Expatriation and Mental Well-Being

Initial conclusions (March 2019) of a mental health survey, conducted by Healthcare for internationals (H4i) at the end of 2018, revealed that “…more than 50% of internationals living in the Netherlands experience mental challenges, such as frequently feeling lonely, anxious or depressed. 70% relates these...

Opportunities for accompanying partners in the Netherlands

The Netherlands offers a wealth of opportunities for accompanying partners to pursue their career goals, further their education, or engage in the local community. Read about some tips, and things to keep in mind when exploring this ‘new’ territory as accompanying partners or spouses.

Super smooth, classic hummus

The debate over which kind of hummus is the best, the chunky or the smooth, is a controversial one among hummus lovers. I used to be on team chunky hummus, simply because I love the added texture and slight crunch of the chickpeas when I...