The One About Dutch Parenting (...and a laid-back approach to safety!)

Colleen and Allard discuss the differences between Dutch and North-American parenting, the benefits of treacherous Dutch playgrounds and the cultural differences on the perception of safety. Colleen professes her love for the Dutch laid-back approach to safety, laws and regulations in the Netherlands. No helmets? No life-jackets? Treating adults like adults? Yes please! Allard and Colleen discuss the unique ways the Dutch teach their kids to swim, and Allard relives his ‘birthday boy’ days at elementary school. Finally an explanation on the Dutch phenomenon of the “Cookie Mother” and the infamous “Lice Mother” —which begs the question: WHY is there SO much lice at schools in the Netherlands?! #dirtydutch …and lastly, Allard introduces Colleen to the “Bear Bite”!