What’s New
Welcome to Amsterdam Mamas, the largest and fastest growing English-speaking parenting community in the city, providing support to international parents in Amsterdam and surrounding regions. We are run by volunteers and have a huge community on Facebook.
The Mamas Recommend: Summer Vacation Camps 2022
A holiday day camp is a great option for kids to have fun and learn some new skills while parents get some work done. And the summer vacation has an amazing selection of camps, from arts to sports, and from cooking to free running. Here’s all the camps that have been...
Quick Guide: Summer European Holidays
Many of the best summer holidays begin in the depths of winter. If you are beginning to think of what the warmer days ahead will hold for you and yours, take a look at some of Amsterdam Mamas’ travel guides. Real parents, real kids, real experiences. The Netherlands...
Quick Guide: Summer Travels Near and Far
Summer holidays are upon us and whether it's day trips, weekend getaways, traveling far, or staying closer to home, Amsterdam Mamas can help. Here’s a handy guide to destinations near and far. Trips Near ... Even when you think you’ve got every single day of the...
Information About Living in the Netherlands
#newtoamsterdam
Things a new arrival should do and know.
#doyouneedhelp
We know parenting comes with challenges. Our FB groups provide a helpful and supportive community for parents in the Netherlands. Members in crisis can contact the admin in our FB to post questions to our FB group anonymously. Here are our top resources for finding help when you are in crisis as a family:
#schooling
Articles and podcasts on the wide range of educational issues and experiences that come along with living in a new country.
#homesweethome
All house & home related: Amsterdam neighbourhood guides, renting and buying a home, your rights as a tenant, mortgages within NL and relocating 101.
#childcare
Places to go and things to do: museums, birthday parties, camps, playgrounds, cafes, and more!
- Birthday party locations
- Museums for kids
- School holiday camps
- Kid friendly cafes
#lifeinamsterdam
Holidays and traditions; where to shop, eat, and play; living ‘green’; favourite gyms, spas, and personal trainers; bicycling and driving.
- Cultural Holidays 101 (where to get Christmas trees, turkeys, Eid, Passover)
- Biking
- Amsterdam Mama’s Favourites
- Sustainable Living
#money
Career. Money. Taxes. Legal Issues. Consider joining Amsterdam Business Mamas to connect directly with other mothers working and thriving in Amsterdam.
#ourfbcommunity
Amsterdam Mamas is primarily a Facebook Community. Over 18,000 of us are here to help each other navigate living as a family in greater Amsterdam. Here are links to our main group as well as some of our many subgroups:
- Amsterdam Mamas: main group
- Dutch Education Group: Pre-school through university
- Amsterdam Business Mamas: Career questions and resources
- Amsterdam Mamas Book and Film Club: Lively meetings and discussions about selected books and films
#travel
Explore. Discover. Amsterdam. Europe
- Quick City Guides
- Laws about traveling with children
- European Markets
- Festivals in Europe (Oktoberfest)
#findanactivity
Want to enrol your child in a program in Amsterdam? Peruse our partners for a program that will enhance growth with your children:
#findabusiness
#affiliatepartners
Amsterdam Mamas is Supported by:
