Almere Baby Club for Dutch and English

ABCDE gives parents somewhere for support and contact while giving the children a safe environment in which to play. It is an informal, casual drop-in group which has a core mainstay of people so there is always a 'familiar face' around.

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Amstelveen: Bump & Beyond childbirth classes

English childbirth preparation courses aimed at first time parents and parents giving birth in the Netherlands for the first time. Taught by fully qualified antenatal teachers.

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Amsterdam, De Robbeburg

An international play group (not-for-profit) run by mothers for kids aged 0-4. Come along to one of our nine daily (apart from weekend) play sessions in English, Spanish, Swedish and Japanese.

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Amsterdam: Jacaranda Tree Montessori

A montessori environment in Amsterdam for children under 3 and their parents.

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Babylolly online baby book

A new website allowing expat parents to capture all their baby's precious moments and share them with family and friends back home. Features include photo albums, videos, baby journals, milestones, growth charts and more. www.babylolly.com

Bergschenhoek: Fun-Tazia playgroup

Fun-Tazia is an English language nursery playgroup near Rotterdam, for children from 2 to 4 years of age. Our nursery’s curriculum provides a full range of pre-school activities, giving opportunities to all children to assist them in achieving their development skills.

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Counselling: Dream-Angus.com

Qualified and experienced Health Visitor offering advice and support for parents coping with the challenges of parenting.

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Counselling: Expat Kids Club

Specializing in providing effective coping strategies for expat kids & teens who may be having a hard time with their day-to-day life as a foreigner here in the Netherlands. Group and individual sessions offered.
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Counselling: Passionate parenting seminars

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Delft Mama

Delft MaMa promotes the well-being and integration of international mothers-to-be and new mothers (with children from 0 to 4 years of age) in and around Delft, Zuid Holland. We run pregnancy and maternity support groups. Our current playgroup is in English with women from various cultural backgrounds.

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Dyslexia Untied

Children that suffer from Dyslexia are intelligent and perceptive but often don't get support for reading, writing and other learning activities at school. Using proven visualisation techniques your child can improve their learning skills, be more creative, communicative and gain in confidence.

Contact Kenneth Budd
e-mail: Budd36@zonnet.nl
website: www.DyslexiaUntied.blogspot.com

Gorinchem: International Children & Parents Club

The International Children and Parents Club is an organisation designed to meet the needs of English speakers, their partners and children in the Gorinchem area. It provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences, and gives the children a chance to practice their English, all within a social environment.

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Hilversum International Mums and Tots Group

We are a mums and tots group aimed at the expat community in and around Hilversum. We meet on Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 at Buurtcentrum De Lelie, Leliestraat 6, 1214 HG, Hilversum. If you have tots aged 0-4 - come along! They can play and we can chat! Just turn up. Cost is 2 Euros per visit.

Contact Kate van der Meijs
e-mail: kvandermeijs@hotmail.com

Hilversum: Wrigglers and gigglers

An English speaking multi-cultural group for mothers and toddlers that meets every Thursday morning (during the school term/semester) at 10H00. Mothers without babies are welcome for a cup of coffee and a friendly chat too. We use a room at the Hilversum International Christian Centre.

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La Leche League of Amsterdam

Mother-to-Mother breastfeeding support meetings in English. Are you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or thinking about breastfeeding? Would you like to meet other mothers? Please join us with your baby and your questions.

Contact Gina Nigro
e-mail: lll-amsterdam2@lalecheleague.nl
website: www.lalecheleague.nl/Regio-informatie/LLL-in-de-regio.html

The Hague: Comme a la Maison

Comme à la Maison is an international childcare centre in The Hague. We provide a warm and welcoming home for both Dutch and English-speaking children.

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Voorschoten Parent and Toddler group

We are an English speaking group of mothers/fathers with babies/children who voluntarily provide play sessions for children under 5 and their carers, within the local community. There is no lower age limit, bumps and babies are very welcome. The group is used by grandparents, aunts and uncles, childminders and nannies as well as parents.

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