Anykind

Anykind provides psychological services for expat children and adolescents in Leiden, The Hague, and Delft.

We specialize in supporting the social-emotional and educational needs of young expats, collaborating closely with schools to ensure complex care.

01/06/2026

Mindful Moment of the Week: Listen Like a Detective 🕵️

Welcome to our Mindful Moment of the Week!🍃 Each week, we share a simple practice for children and families to try together. These moments are designed to support calm, curiosity, emotional awareness, and connection - one small pause at a time💛.

This week’s practice turns “being still” into a game the whole family can play together. 🎧

Here’s how it works:
🤫 Sit comfortably and stay as quiet as you can for one minute (closing your eyes is optional!)
🔍 Your mission: notice every sound you can hear: a car outside, a bird, the hum of the fridge, even your own breathing 🗣️ When the minute is up, share your discoveries. What was the quietest sound? Did anyone hear something the others missed?

✨ Why we love it: this gentle game builds the skill of paying attention to the present moment instead of racing thoughts, and it works a different “muscle” than breathing exercises do. 🧠💛

🕐 Try it when energy is running high, before bedtime, or on a car (bike) ride when little ones need to settle.

👋 A gentle note for grown-ups: there’s no winning or losing here. Playing alongside your child shows them that slowing down and noticing is for everyone. 🌿

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

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10/04/2026

“My child was diagnosed with ADHD. What now?”

A diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions - relief, worry, confusion, or all three at once. But it’s also the beginning of understanding your child better. Here’s where to start. You will find your first 5 steps on slide 4.🧡

One of the most important first steps? Psychoeducation - for you and your child. Understanding what ADHD is, how it shows up, and what it means for daily life makes an enormous difference. At Anykind, we offer psychoeducation tailored to both parents and children, so the whole family can move forward with clarity and confidence.

We also offer specialized support for children with ADHD - because every child deserves to feel understood, not just diagnosed.

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07/04/2026

Children don’t need perfect words from adults, but they need safe, loving, and emotionally attuned ones. This is a reminder of the things we may not say often enough, but children deeply need to hear.

Remember, the way we speak to children becomes the way they speak to themselves. 💛

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💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

03/03/2026

In our last post, we talked about why children struggle with big emotions. Now the part you’ve been waiting for: what you can actually do about it. 💛

Here are 5 evidence-based strategies to support your child’s emotional regulation at home:
1️⃣ Stay calm yourself, co-regulation comes first
2️⃣ Validate the emotion, not the behaviour
3️⃣ Build emotional vocabulary in calm moments
4️⃣ Create a calm-down space (not a punishment corner!)
5️⃣ Practise breathing together

None of these require special training or perfect parenting. They just take consistency and a lot of self-compassion along the way.

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Questions? We’d love to hear from you in the comments 👇

🔗 Read more in a full article on our website: www.anykind.org/blog

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

19/02/2026

We’ve all been there: the meltdown over the wrong colour cup, the screaming in the supermarket, the hitting when words just won’t come.

It can feel overwhelming. But here’s what the science tells us: your child is not giving you a hard time. They are having a hard time.

In this post we break down:
✔️ Why emotional regulation is so hard for young children
✔️ What tantrums and aggressive behaviour are really communicating ✔️ What triggers to look out for

Understanding the why is the first step that can change everything.

🔗 Read more in a full article on our website: www.anykind.org/blog

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Got questions or want to share your experience? Drop them in the comments below 👇

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

27/01/2026

Don’t forget to fill your cup too. ☕💛

As parents, teachers, and mental health professionals, we spend so much of our time caring for others that it’s easy to forget about ourselves along the way. But when your cup is empty, it’s much harder to show up for others.❤️‍🩹

Taking time to rest, reflect, and connect isn’t selfish at all, it’s necessary💡. When you look after yourself, you’re better able to support the people who need you. So today, ask yourself: what helps refill your cup? And try to make a little space for that too.❤️

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child or a child in your class? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

12/12/2025

✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨
 Wishing all our children and families a joyful holiday season and a restful Christmas break.🎄
 Thank you for trusting us throughout this year. We’re grateful for every child and family we worked with this year and excited to continue supporting our little learners in 2026! ❤️
 We’re already looking forward to supporting and working with your little ones again in the new year. ❤️🎄

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child in the upcoming year? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

08/12/2025

Helping children build strong social skills takes time, patience, and lots of gentle practice.

We’ve put together 7 simple, effective tips you can use at home or in everyday moments.

👉 Swipe to learn more!

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

28/11/2025

Sometimes ‘I’m okay’ doesn’t mean what we think.

Sometimes okay is a cover, one that can hold worry, fear, overwhelm, or sadness underneath.

With children (and adults), don’t stop at the first answer. Ask gentle questions. Be curious. Create safety. Validate the feelings they may not yet know how to express. 💛

Because behind ‘I’m okay’ there is often a story waiting to be heard.✨

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💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

13/11/2025

Happy World Kindness Day! 💛🌍
 Today we celebrate the simple acts that make a big difference – a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word.

Kindness isn’t just something we do – it’s something we teach and model for our children. Every small act helps them grow into more empathetic, confident, and caring people.

Let’s all choose kindness, today and everyday. It’s the easiest way to make the world a little brighter 🌈✨

💡Are you looking for extra support for your child? We’re here to help!

📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] 💻 Visit www.anykind.org to learn more about our services

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