As a parent, you want the best for your child(ren). Some parents say that if their child is happy, they are happy. But children are not always happy and confident. What if they struggle? What if they lack confidence, blame themselves for their mistakes or feel...
By Jet Sichterman Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder that inhibits the ability to speak with some people or in some situations, while people suffering from this disorder are capable of talking in other situations. When your child is struggling with selective...
By Jet Sichterman Language is an important way of communication for us humans. When children do not (learn to) use language as expected, this is usually noticed relatively early on and is reason for grave concern of the parents. There may be a variety of reasons why...
By Jet Sichterman During this month’s Forum, Elize Burgess of Learning Plus informed us about the factors that contribute to learning, and how parents can support their child’s learning. Among many things, Elize shared that learning is a unique process. A human brain...
The last months before summer is that time when many people in the international community are preparing for a move. Perhaps this article for which I was interviewed 2 years ago can give you some insights to help your children make the transition. In addition to the...
This is the story of Isabela, a 9 years old girl. Isabela’s parents are internationals, but they have been living in The Netherlands for a long time and Isabela was born here. Isabela was enjoying school and receiving good grades. She got along well with the teachers...
