by Melanie Le Chene | Jul 3, 2025 | Experiences, Food, How to become a local, Leisure, Näpp Life, Näppfamily, Niet gecategoriseerd, Parents time off, Things to do with kids, Utrecht, Utrecht Favourites
Coffee. The juice that keeps (some of) us going throughout the day. Luckily, for us coffeeholics, the Netherlands is covered with cafés and a strong coffee culture. To keep it short and sweet, here is a special list of where to have the best coffee in Utrecht with...
by Melanie Le Chene | Jun 26, 2025 | Babysitter, Experiences, Näpp Life, Näppfamily, Netherlands, Niet gecategoriseerd, Parenting, People of Näpp
How we form unique identities growing up in third cultures and international spheres It goes without saying, that forming an identity as a mixed-culture child, or a third-culture kid is a different experience, than had these children grown up in the same regions as...
by Melanie Le Chene | Jun 20, 2025 | Experiences, Holiday, How to become a local, Leisure, Näpp Life, Näppfamily, Näppsitters, Netherlands, Parents time off, Things to do with kids, Travel
The Netherlands’ beautiful landscapes, range from beaches to forests and heaths. As Summer rolls in, we have compiled a selection of memorable destinations for a Summer holiday in the Netherlands. If you have been asking yourself where to travel in the...
by Melanie Le Chene | Jun 10, 2025 | Babysitter, Experiences, Näpp Life, Näppfamily, Näppsitters, Niet gecategoriseerd, People of Näpp
The Effects of Consistent Childcare How we are raised has a huge impact on our cognitive, social and emotional development. The effect extends to the consistency of the childcare provider. Children, who are in the care of a consistent caregiver (or even kindergarten...
by Melanie Le Chene | Jun 6, 2025 | Babysitter, Experiences, Näpp Life, Näppfamily, People of Näpp
Men in Childcare – Stigmas and Misconceptions Childcare – an industry essential to employees of all industries. Parents, who are raising a little one, might naturally need an extra hand here and there to help out. Being a full-time parent and (maybe also)...
by Melanie Le Chene | May 26, 2025 | Experiences, Food, Things to do with kids
With June rolling around, Summer is knocking on the door. Summer also (arguably) brings the best snacks for old and young – so here is a breakdown of seasonal snacks, that are also easy to prepare for your little ones this Summer! Although the respected boterham...
by Melanie Le Chene | Apr 25, 2025 | Amsterdam, Experiences, Niet gecategoriseerd, Things to do with kids, Utrecht
King's Day with kids (by city) King’s Day seems to be the biggest celebration of the year in the Netherlands. In fact, Amsterdam receives around 700,000 people every year to join in on the festivities. But there’s a lot more to the national holiday besides...
by burobons | Apr 10, 2025 | Amsterdam, Experiences, Haarlem, How to become a local, Maastricht
Great blogs by expat parents in the Netherlands The Netherlands attracts a lot of internationals, meaning there are a fair share of blogs written by expat parents, too. Although, they all have unique perspectives and preferred topics, the one unifying factor, is that...
by Melanie Le Chene | Nov 20, 2024 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Hiring a Childcare Provider in the Netherlands: A Guide for Parents For many parents in the Netherlands, finding reliable, high-quality childcare is essential for balancing work and family life. However, the process of hiring a childcare provider (CP) can feel...
by Melanie Le Chene | Dec 9, 2023 | Niet gecategoriseerd
Welcome, dear readers! My name is Stephany Angulo, and I am thrilled to invite you to the realm of caregiving. This blog series is the fruit of my passionate interest in child development, and I aim to leverage this platform to share invaluable perspectives, personal...
