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Embracing Multilingualism: A Powerful Boost for Dutch Language Skills and Beyond Introduction: The Shift from Challenge to Opportunity
In recent years, more and more Dutch educators and researchers are embracing a new perspective: multilingualism in the classroom isn’t a...
How Art Transforms the Mind
In today's fast-paced world, finding simple yet powerful ways to support your child's mental, emotional, and even physical development is...
Parental Burnout and Child Well-Being: What New Research Tells Us
Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys in life — but it’s also one of the most demanding. When the pressures of parenting become...
Dutch Children Active in Chat Groups for Sexual Extortion and Violence
A deeply concerning development has surfaced: recent investigations reveal that Dutch children are becoming involved in international...
Turning tantrums into teachable moments
At Baumgarten Child Psychology and More, we understand how overwhelming a child’s tantrum can feel—both emotionally and physically. But...
Screening for Reading Difficulties in Middle School: Why Teacher Insights MatterWhy Screening Still Matters in Middle School
Reading challenges aren’t just an early-primary concern. Many students who read fluently in the lower grades encounter difficulties...
Mandatory Medical Driving Test for ADD/ADHD Abolished from April 1, 2026 — What That Means for Internationals in the Netherlands
A Clear Win for Neurodiverse Individuals As of April 1, 2026 , people with ADD or ADHD will no longer be required to undergo a mandatory...
Schools as a Resilience Training Ground
Because schools reach nearly all adolescents, they are in a powerful position to build resilience at scale. Classrooms, extracurricular...
Understanding the Dutch ‘meldcode’: A guide for international parents
Understanding As an international parent raising children in the Netherlands, you’ll encounter many aspects of Dutch society that may be...
More Than Just Reading the Passage: What Test-Taking Research Reveals
When we think about reading comprehension tests, most of us picture students carefully reading a passage and then answering questions...
When Popularity Comes at a Cost: What New Research Tells Us About Empathy in Teens
At Baumgarten Child Psychology and More , we’re always looking at the latest research and asking: What does this mean for the children,...
How a Simple Conversation Can Make Kids More Honest
If you’ve ever caught a preschooler with cookie crumbs on their face denying they’ve been anywhere near the cookie jar, you know honesty...
Do Kids Copy Their Parents More Than Strangers? A Surprising Twist in Overimitation
If you’ve ever caught yourself peeling a banana “the right way” just because that’s how your mom did it—or humming the exact tune your...
School Readiness Profiles: Why Preschool Education Quality Adds ValueUnderstanding School Readiness
School readiness isn’t just about knowing the alphabet or counting to ten—it’s a multidimensional concept. Cognitive skills (like...
Understand the link between parent-child relationships
Based on findings from: Lability in Parent–Child Warmth and Hostility and Adolescent Externalizing Behaviors (Developmental Psychology,...




