As tens of thousands of young adults in the Netherlands move out of their family homes this month, experts advise parents to transition from a role of control to one of availability. Parents are encouraged to accept their shifting relationship with their children rather than continuing to offer unsolicited advice and constant assistance.
Ahead of Sunday's Amsterdam City Swim, Waternet crews are clearing the canals of debris and sharp objects to ensure the safety of over 3,000 participants. The annual charity event, which raises funds for ALS research and treatment, will see swimmers travel from the Keizersgracht to the Marineterrein.
Claudia Kemps shares her experience as a mother of three prematurely born sons to highlight the long-term emotional impact on parents. A new national study confirms that many parents of premature infants struggle with severe stress, underscoring a need for better support in the Netherlands.
While medical care for premature babies in the Netherlands is excellent, new research indicates that many parents continue to struggle with severe, long-term stress. The findings highlight that the emotional trauma experienced by parents often persists for years after the intensive care period concludes.
The Dutch Healthcare and Youth Inspectorate (IGJ) is warning students about the risks associated with Botox and filler treatments during their introduction week in Amsterdam. Officials have launched an online 'filler check' to encourage students to carefully consider the medical risks and the credentials of practitioners following a significant rise in reports of botched procedures.
The Amsterdam city council is debating how to manage the increasing nuisance caused by homeless drug users, struggling to balance repressive enforcement with necessary social care. Mayor Femke Halsema acknowledged the complex intersection of housing shortages and mental health system failures, while political parties remain divided on issues like public sleeping bans and the appropriate level of police intervention.
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