“Mama, we are going to Walibi during the holidays,” says our youngest teenager of fourteen years. He picks the right moment to announce that, because Im working behind the computer. It doesnt really dawn on me that my teenager wants to leave alone, but I say:Just write it in the agenda. I had alre

Almost every girl dreams of having a princess room when she is little. And thats great because the big girls (read:mothers) can go wild if they want to make a princess room. We are therefore happy to provide inspiration if you also want to get started with decorating your childs bedroom. Table of

Two types of puberty at home, toddler puberty and prepuberty! I have both a pre-teen and a pre-teen. Pre-puberty and pre-puberty at the same time in one house. Well, I can tell you that sometimes things get tough here and that can be very tiring. Prepuberty and toddlerhood in one house? Get your che

My oldest teenager had to make a new school choice last year after completing his four-year VMBO-t. He chose to study commercial vehicle engineering. Totally fine, but because he was always so enthusiastic about the economics lessons at the VMBO, I did not expect this choice. We talked about that, b

Admittedly… I never iron. But a while ago I received a very nicely wrapped package. Those who follow me on Instagram may have already seen it. And the contents of that package were just as nice as the outside 😉 . A box full of, among other things, Xenos ironing applications! Daughter was quite hype

Who doesnt know the most famous ponies on television? The new My Little Pony film has been in cinemas since this week and Nathalie van Volgmama was there on our behalf during the premiere at Kinepolis in Utrecht. She reports! Something special happens in this film, the ponies become mermaids in the

Children:you get them as a helpless baby. And 18 years later you try to drop them off at a student house as independently as possible. What should be done in the meantime? A lot. And were not just talking about major developments. Of course swimming diplomas have to be obtained and there will be a f

The Netherlands is massively in the Halloween atmosphere, but Sinterklaas is a daily topic of conversation here. The Saint Nicholas secret has not yet been discovered, even if it is only a matter of time. My youngest is currently wondering if everything is going well in Spain. Is Sinterklaas well eq

Brave 22-year-old college student fights to get her stolen moped back. Thats how it should be in the newspaper. How often do we hear that a bicycle or moped has been stolen again? You immediately file a declaration, but usually you have lost your property for good. And even if you have moped insuran

You may have read a while ago that my first time with a baby in a hotel was not exactly a resounding success. The three of us in one room meant for us that all three of us were already asleep at eight oclock in the evening. However, this has not discouraged us from planning the next adventure, becau

“Mommy, what are you going to do when I go to school?” “Mommys going to make some money,” I hear myself say. He should have known that Im counting down the days before he goes to kindergarten. I dream of flying the flag, dancing on the tables, curling up in bed all day with Netflix or having an exte

We women are indeed born with the guilt syndrome. Thats just the way it is. We have to make do with it. At least, thats how it almost seems. Yvonne also recognizes the guilt that we women struggle with all too well 😉 . And that goes about… “Mommy?” “Yes, honey.” Its hard for me to answer patient

brrr. I can already get nervous about that statement. I think they are tough, those boys and girls who go to study abroad with zero experience. But when it comes to my own children, I wonder whether I will still welcome studying abroad with open arms. Table of contents What if your child wants to

Having your second child is a different experience than having your first child. With your first child, it feels like a huge milestone in your life. You suddenly become the mother of a small helpless pile of human beings. And the first one you dont know at all. Instant guilt, hello. You resolve to l

Coats lying around… Always lost those gloves… Short of hooks… All recognizable problems for us as moms. Fortunately, there are also solutions. Are you looking for a nice childrens coat rack? We have listed a number of cool copies. Table of contents A childrens coat rack for coats lying around A

As a parent, you naturally want to know where the children are and it is even more important that your child is available in case of emergencies. Nowadays, the smartphone is a godsend. Almost all students older than 12 (97%) have a telephone. But what should you pay attention to if you want to buy a

Your baby is getting bigger and stronger, you can see it in everything and you notice it in the food! If your baby was only fed milk (breast or bottle-fed) for the first 4-6 months, then you can slowly start experimenting with other flavors, snacks and structures. And from 12 months, the Kabrita cer

The holiday is over for us. Region Midden has been allowed to go back to school since Monday and so my three children go to school with their new school supplies. On to their new teachers, a new grade and back to all their classmates. Yes! The kids are going back to school! When I recently read Joyc

Being accessible:to what extent is that a priority for you? And the next question:should our children be just as accessible as their mom and dad? Rather not, I am inclined to say. Okay, if they go to high school and often have to travel a little further, its a safe idea that they can reach their par

Parents quickly have their judgment ready when it comes to the babysitter. But what does the babysitter actually think of it? How does she (or he, not to write with blinders) actually see the contact between the parents and themselves? And what do they think is important to know before they come to