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The best interests of the child. According to whom?
We all want our children to grow into independent people. To think critically, develop their own opinions and dare to stand up for themselves. But what happens when those opinions do not align with [...]
Mediation and mental health: what do they have to do with each other?
Mediation and mental health: what do they have to do with each other? It is Mediation Week and, a few days later, on 10 October, it is World Mental Health Day. Two topics that [...]
New school year, new schedule: are your parenting arrangements still working?
New school year, new schedule: do your co-parenting arrangements still work? New school year, new schedule: do your co-parenting arrangements still work? There you are again. On the Caracasbaaiweg, stuck in traffic. The new [...]
Your child is always watching: what children learn from the way parents deal with conflict
Your child is always watching: what children learn from the way parents handle conflict A column by Els Steenhagen on the occasion of International Youth Day. As a mother of three school-aged children, I [...]
You don’t have to become friends to move forward
You don’t have to become friends to move on Forgiveness after a divorce: you don’t have to become friends to move on A column by Mariëlle van Hoek on forgiveness, [...]
Clear agreements as a foundation for well-being in relationships
Clear agreements as a foundation for well-being in relationships Legal agreements are often associated with restrictions and obligations. Yet, in practice, we see that clear agreements can actually contribute to well-being. Uncertainty, [...]