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 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 | 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 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...