PARENT Academy

PARENTING

Raising children is one of life's most rewarding experiences but can also be stressful. When you're living in a foreign country, it's good to have a support network and reliable sources of information.

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam is offering expat parents parent education presentations and workshops to help equip and inform parents as they raise their kids in The Netherlands, with all the inherent rewards and challenges.

Thursday, 5 October 2023 | 8:15am Onsite

Setting limits with love - safety of rules and boundaries for children.

Rigid Rules can lead to stifled development. Being permissive with no rules result in uncertainty or insecurity. Elevate your parenting approach by discovering a middle ground that fosters growth and security in children by setting mindful limits. This presentation offers valuable insights on creating a loving environment where freedom and flexibility thrive harmoniously with balanced boundaries.

Speaker: Lucinda Jacobs (Learning Support Specialist)

2 November 2023 or 25 January 2024

First Aid Course in English

When every second counts, whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive - learn how to respond to unresponsiveness, CPR and AED, choking, severe bleeding and seizures, fits, convulsions. Get hands-on practice doing CPR on an infant (dummy) etc.

€ 65 per person

Time: 9am-12pm

Thursday, 9 November 2023 | 8:15am Onsite

Teaching kids about making good choices

To do or not to do? That is the question! Giving children choices helps them feel they have some power and control over what they do. It’s a step in growing up. From deciding which toy you want to play with as a toddler to what subjects for graduation, children of all ages must make decisions. Plus, choices have consequences. Learning from poor choices make an excellent foundation for making better choices in future.

Speaker: Stephanie Baumgarten-Kustner

Thursday, 16 November 2023 | 19:30 Online

Dutch Wills & Testaments for Expats

Every parent should have a will to avoid legal or tax-related problems, should the un-thinkable happen. Married or living together, if you die while resident in the Netherlands, your entire estate will be subject to Dutch inheritance tax and the courts will want a legally appointed guardian to take custody of your children

Thursday, 30 November 2023 | 08:15am on site

Creating Study Sanctuaries and Conquering Exam Jitters

We cannot study for them, but we can help in other ways… Ready to transform study struggles into triumphs? Discover proven techniques to design effective study zones and help your children overcome the challenges of exam anxiety.

Thursday, 18 January 2024 | 08:15am on site

Decoding Power Struggles at Home

Navigating power struggles and decoding what to do when kids say “NO!” If you are ready to learn new ways to approach "push back" in a healthy way and get out of power struggles effectively, (with intention and integrity) this workshop is for you.