NAVIGATE PARENTING IN DUTCH
Mama in Nederland
In a small group of four mothers, this 10-hour language progamme brings two worlds together: learning Dutch and navigating parenting.
At the playground, you may want to step in when children don’t want to share, or when someone is being left out. But you feel limited by your Dutch. At school, a teacher might see your child’s needs differently from you, and you want to explain your perspective.
Even in your own language, it’s not always easy to know what to say in these situations. This course, will allow you to think, reflect, and respond at your own pace. Become yourself again in Dutch!
SUMMER INTENSIVE 6 - 16 JULY
10 HOURS IN 2 WEEKS
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This course is for mums who already have some basic Dutch, but find it hard to use it in everyday situations.
✔ You feel shy speaking Dutch
✔ You often switch to English without meaning to
✔ You understand quite a lot, but struggle to respond
✔ You’d like to join conversations at school or the playground
Course Features
• Maximum 4 mothers
• 10 hours of live video sessions
• Personalised learning plans
• WhatsApp group support
• Useful handouts
No textbooks
We will work with your real situations; things that happen at school, on the playground, or at home and we’ll turn them into useful practice together.
The costs
The summer intensive costs €320 per person. This includes all 10 hours, course materials and personal support in a small groups.
IK BEN EMMA
Originally from the Netherlands with Irish roots, I moved to Spain nine years ago without speaking a word of Spanish. Since then, I’ve become a mother and found myself raising a multilingual daughter while learning to navigate daily life in a country that isn´t my own.
I studied Spanish seriously, but I couldn´t always keep up; parent-teacher meetings often left me guessing, and I struggled to step in when my daughter had problems with her friends.
My experience of living abroad and raising a child across languages and cultures has taught me how important it is to feel understood. That’s what led me to develop this course for mums who are building a life in the Netherlands, in a new language.
PLAY & SOCIAL TALK
We practise phrases that help you guide children calmly and clearly during playtime. We’ll explore how to arrange playdates with other parents. You’ll learn to discuss important topics such as bullying or inclusion, to help you encourage positive friendships.
TALK TO THE SCHOOL
Learn to talk with teachers and daycare staff. We’ll practise talking about your child’s progress or worries. You’ll learn how to explain behavioural challenges, concentration difficulties, or changes at home, so you can help your child get the support they need.
HEALTH
We will roleplay short conversations you might have with a doctor and practise describing symptoms and what to say if you feel the doctor isn’t listening, so you can make sure health needs are understood and taken seriously.
PRIVATE CLASS
Would you like a bit more personal help with the Mama in Nederland course? Then you can take private lessons with me. I’ll look at your level and your schedule, and we’ll make a PLAN that fits you. Maybe you want to go faster, take more time, or ask lots of questions; that’s all welcome.
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Talk to children about sharing and taking turns.
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Guide children in conflict with each other.
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Understand and learn to use Dutch words around bullying.
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Speak with other parents or a teachers about behaviour.
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Use positive phrases to teach inclusion and kindness.
THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF:
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You want to better understand and support your child in Dutch school life.
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You feel lost in school WhatsApp, ouderavonden, or when talking to teachers.
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You want to express yourself more naturally in Dutch as a parent.
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You want to build your Dutch in a way that feels practical, not textbook-based.
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