by Bessie Phyffer | Child Care, Children, Covid, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Finding someone you can trust with your child is challenging for all parents. When you are a single parent in a new country with work-related travel, it’s even harder. When your child is transgender, it adds another layer of concern. Oh, and there’s a pandemic, too! ...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Child Care, Health, The Mamas Recommend
Oh, the gym! Love it or hate it, at some point in our post-childbirth lives many of us find ourselves heading to the gym. But what if you’re a new parent? Or have children too young for school? No worries – Amsterdam Mamas has you covered. Trying to focus during...
by Jane Stephenson | Career, Child Care, Money, Pregnancy
Have you been doing everything else except pursuing your career? Are you now ready to gratify that part of your life? Amsterdam Mama Jane Stephenson, a career counselor and the co-founder of Empower Amsterdam, has some tips for getting started. So maybe...
by Hazel West | Child Care, Children, New to Amsterdam
Looking for childcare in the Netherlands but unsure of the options? Want to know if you can claim some of the cost back? We have the basics to get you started in your search. Types of Childcare Kinderopvang (childcare) is used extensively in the Netherlands...
by Jasmin Kok | Child Care, Children, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Thinking about hiring a babysitter? Jasmin Kok, experienced babysitter and founder of babysitting service Oppas Madelief, has the run-down on what you need to know about babysitting in the Netherlands. When you arrive in a new country it is nice to...
by Olof Lakmaker | Child Care, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Finding the right childcare can be a challenge, especially when you aren’t familiar with the local system. Luckily, a number of childcare options are available in the Netherlands. Childcare Centers The majority of childcare is provided by private childcare...