Parents who are entitled to childcare allowance can apply for their allowance for 2012 with retroactive effect, if they have missed it earlier. This must be done before September 1. This rule offers a solution to parents who missed out on childcare allowance for 2012 because they applied for it too

The first week of our summer vacation we went with 6 mothers and 12 children to Estate De Mosbeek in Mander in Twente. We were lucky with the weather, because it promised to be a warm week. We left Rotterdam around 11 am and arrived more than 2 hours later at pancake restaurant Watermolen Bels, a ti

Do you need an extra day off per week for whatever reason? But do you find it difficult to bring this up with your employer? Then know that there are many options and that your employer cannot simply refuse you! Do you also want to work less? Then you can read about your rights in this blog. Of cou

Ultimately, it appears that no link can be made between full-time working mothers and childhood obesity. That is the conclusion of a study by scientists at the Copenhagen Business School with sixteen thousand children between the ages of two and nine. This study was conducted on children in Belgium,

It just had to happen. Ive been struggling with it for a while, I wanted to, but I couldnt. Where I often have no trouble finding the words, they dont want to come now. Too difficult, too confusing, too sad and probably too confrontational. The storm left deep marks and changed everything that was o

In recent months I have trained for the Amsterdam half marathon. And last week I injured my calf for the umpteenth time. It looks like I wont be able to join. Grrrr...how can your body get in the way! I have to slow down. But trust me, its not going to be easy for me. Do you recognize that? That the

Today I received a fantastic message. My publisher has read my (childrens) play and finds it Fun, educational and salable. That is why he is going to publish it, just like my four previous pieces, and I hope to receive some copyrights from him again soon. Of course I am very happy with that and also

Do you occasionally work from home or do you have a home office? Then you know that it is nice to have a place where you have the peace and quiet to work motivated and concentrated. It is even more pleasant if it is an inspiring and tidy workplace, especially important if you sometimes receive custo

“Feminism has become obsolete!” I shouted to my mother as a rebellious teenager. “The emancipation of women is more or less complete.” I knew a lot. Recently, I, now a working mother of three, was reminded of my naive statement at the time. I had the opportunity to go abroad for five days to do rese

New rules will apply to applying for childcare allowance. From 1 January 2014, the allowance must be applied for within three months after the month in which the childcare started. If you wait longer, you will miss out on childcare allowance. Childcare allowance is an income-related contribution

The Netherlands has about one million self-employed persons. Every year a huge number of freelancers are added. Of all those self-employed persons who were registered with the Chamber of Commerce at the beginning of 2016, a percentage of 38% is female. So thats 380,000 women who are working independ

For as long as I can remember I have had some character traits that occasionally clash. Ever since I was in high school myself I have been a real girl girl. When I look in the mirror unsatisfied, it is almost impossible to leave the house. Unfortunately, I am also a notorious latecomer. I can count

At our house there is a sign that reads:“Tired parents and happy kids live here.” I chose the sign myself, because this is exactly how it is for me. Of course my daughters have their childish negative moods, but most of all they are very cheerful. As long as they are, Im happy. We as parents are doi

Holidays are something for many to live up to. It already starts with the anticipation of planning the trip. Where will we go this year? What do we take with us? How are we going to keep the kids busy in the backseat this year? The car trip there is also enjoyable for me. I love to see how the lands

The wonderful blank days on the calendar are unfortunately over, no more chatting and messing around, no more sleeping in and doing nothing no ... unfortunately ... we can again be tight in line. The holiday is over! Oeff ... that takes some getting used to! The time of rhythm, must and above all do

A lot has already been written – also on Mamsatwork.nl – about being a mother who works at home. A dream for many, a nightmare for others. It suits you or it doesnt suit you, its that simple. There are a lot of prejudices about the work-at-home mom. For example, that they have it so easy. I can disp

The Institute for Human Rights (formerly the Equal Treatment Commission)  initiates a poll:Pregnant and Work:regular or hassle. Via the website www.zwangerenwerk.nl , the College offers women an outlet for problems with the employer regarding pregnancy. In addition, women can test whether they have

Story as yardstick ? David Beckham (38) has retired from professional football. Normally I dont care about this kind of news, but now I do. Because I recently read about his wife Victoria, former Spicegirl. Victoria is not just any football woman. After a mediocre solo career in music, she is now

The flag is ready, but at the moment our daughter is still in the middle of her exams. The house is full of stress and I dont get the impression that the Valdispertjes (exam fear) do much for her. For years I saw the flags with bags hanging on them and I always thought:“Aw… how nice, someone passed

Just a few more days… and then its summer vacation for the kids. It lasts 2 months for us. Or exactly 9 weeks or 64.5 days. Immensely long! Well, I will be glad that I finally dont have to set the alarm anymore, although my own Girl Alarm Clock will wake me up on time and much too early. But the id