Dealing with anxiety and stress ➜
We are all afraid of things sometimes. Fear is part of life. After all, it has a useful, protective function too. Fear warns us of danger and focuses us in certain situations. In these times of…
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THINK SMART ➜
Apply the T.H.I.N.K. S.M.A.R.T. ruleset for honest and constructive communication. Each letter represents a rule of thumb: Is it True, or is it your personal opinion? Say “This is how I feel…” vs “This is the…
Staying home: how to manage family life ➜
The current ‘stay home situation’ is raising questions for many parents. How do you deal with this as a parent? These twelve pointers by the Netherlands Youth Institute will help you on your way. 1 -…
The Healthiest Way to Sweat Out a Pandemic ➜
We are currently living in uncertain times and with gyms, swimming pools and sports clubs closed, many people are searching for safe alternatives to keep fit and active whilst in isolation. Even Olympic athletes have been…
The Dutch approach ➜
In the Netherlands, one of the main priorities is to ensure that the hospitals, nursing homes and home care services are not overwhelmed, so there is always enough capacity in the healthcare system to treat those…
Whooping cough ➜
Whooping cough (Pertussis, ‘kinkhoest’ in Dutch) is a disease of the throat, nose and lungs. It is caused by bacteria. Symptoms include a cold and frequent coughing with heavy coughing fits. Whooping cough passes after 2…
International Board up and running ➜
Lots of things have been happening in and around Healthcare both in the area of services and service providers. For example, you’re probably already aware that changes are to come with regard to health insurance. Being…
What if my child is not in this age group. ➜
If your child does not fall into the above age groups, it will not receive an invitation to a meningococcal vaccination from the Dutch Immunizations program. The likelihood that someone in the Netherlands will get meningococcal…
Meningitis vaccination: How does it work ➜
With 1 shot in your upper arm you are protected for a minimum of 5 years. You can’t get sick from the Meningococcus and you can’t infect others. A thin needle is used to inject a…