by Chloe de Roos Feinberg | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Whether you’ve just signed up your daughter or son for a toddler dance class, your child is on their way to being the next lead in Swan Lake, or you and your partner are taking your salsa lessons to the next level, you may find yourself in need of dance clothes or...
by Ana Rial | Life in Amsterdam, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
The arrival of a new member in the family has always been cause for celebration – throughout history and across cultures. Whether it is a traditional baby shower or a mother blessing you are cooking up, here are some of our mamas’ most recommended venues in...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Children, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
Here’s a list of stores that sell nursing bras, with some extra emphasis on finding larger sizes based on our mamas’ experiences. Finding a good nursing bra can be challenging. Pregnant mamas never know ahead of time how big their breasts will become after childbirth....
by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children, Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Teenagers
“When are we going to Efteling?” Sound familiar? Media Donyadari-Van Westering takes us along on her family’s journey to the famous theme park to discover what the excitement is all about. The Netherlands’ beloved theme...
by Stephanie Smith | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Many pregnancies do not make it to full term and the grief for the expectant parents can be hard to bear. One strong mama shares her story and reaches out to other parents who have experienced loss. For more information, read Miscarriage Support in the...
by Ilena Standring | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Miscarriage can be a traumatic experience, perhaps particularly so if you are far from your traditional support system. Fortunately, there are many resources easily accessible from Amsterdam to help you navigate your way through this painful experience. Chances...