Helmet Therapy in the Netherlands

Helmet Therapy to help children
(c) The Writing Well

Expatica published an article of mine written about a topic which will be unfamiliar to most  - helmet therapy -  but it is a process we stumbled upon last year when the Consultatiebureau (the Dutch well-baby clinic) referred us through to a physiotherapist because my baby had a strong positional preference.

I found it very hard to find much information on helmet therapy (or redressietherapie) in the Netherlands, particularly in English, so I decided to share our story for other expat parents out there.

It is also to enlighten others who wonder why babies with specially designed helmets is such a common sight on the streets of the Netherlands these days.

You can read the full article on http://www.expatica.com/nl/health_fitness/healthcare/Helmet-therapy-in-the-Netherlands_17323.html

Parenting as an Expat: Here's Some I Made Earlier....

For a fair few years already I have been tackling the topics of motherhood, children, pregnancy and related challenges and issues. Throwing expats into the role of parents is interesting to say the least.

As a warm up for this blog, here's an overview of articles I have already written on the topic of parenthood, from pregnancy to children's TV in a foreign country:

• From Pregnancy to Delivery - The Dutch Way
• Having a Baby in the Netherlands - Understanding Kraamzorg
• 'Tis the Season to be Travelling
• It's Sesame Street - But Not as we Know it
• Kraamzorg - Postnatal Care in the Netherlands
• Classic Children's Television - Dutch Style
• Maternity Matters - What to Expect in the Netherlands
• A Little Help in the Delivery Room
• Don't Blame it on Home Births
• 6 Ways to Make Sure Your Summer Holiday Really is a Summer Holiday When You're An Expat
• My Consultatiebureau
• 5 Ways to Embrace a Dutch December