by Audrey Coggins | New to Amsterdam, Schooling
Fairly new Amsterdammer Audrey Coggins shares her experience settling her children into school in Amsterdam – the similarities and the differences between the Netherlands and her home country and some lovely surprises, like ‘the handshake’! When my...
by Audrey Coggins | Health
Awareness of mental health is growing in the Netherlands and more people are seeking help to live with serious psychiatric conditions. Naturally, some of these people are parents. Annick Noirfalisse interviews US blogger Jennifer Marshall, about her life as...
by Audrey Coggins | Health, Home Sweet Home
Living space costs a lot in Amsterdam and having a large garden is a true rarity. But this doesn’t mean year round green space is impossible! As winter is approaching, Audrey Coggins looks at ways to keep the green in our lives, through the snow, sleet,...
by Audrey Coggins | Health, Schooling
As a parent you will inevitably receive the dreaded school message, “Luizen gevonden, controleer het haar van uw kinderen.” The dreaded head lice drama! Take a deep breath and read a few tips on how to treat lice and nits. Relocating to the...
by Audrey Coggins | The Mamas Recommend, Travel
Mountains, beaches, historical cities to pristine countryside, you can find it all in Europe …often within only a few hours of traveling. Here’s our list of Amsterdam Mamas-recommended family-friendly hotels and holidays spots in Europe, sorted...