by Stephanie Ernst-Milner | Health, Pregnancy
Imagine taking a tour of a beautiful historic castle near your home…so much to see, so much history to absorb, when suddenly a painting of twin infants above an empty cradle opens a floodgate of emotion and memories… De Wikkelkinderen...
by Liz Tay | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Music classes are a fun way to engage young children and boost their language and pattern-recognition skills. Families in Amsterdam are lucky to have several great music schools offering classes for infants and toddlers in and around the city. Here are our...
by Donna Bardsley | Children, Mental Health, Podcast
All perfect parents raise your hands! Anyone?? This episode is for all the imperfect parents. We introduce our theme for our fourth season, Imperfect in Amsterdam, by talking to parenting coach and Amsterdam Mama Alison Ochs about perfectionism and parenting....
by Donna Bardsley | Children, Education, Podcast
Have you ever heard about all the ways bilingualism is beneficial for kids, but also that it’s the cause of so many problems for kids? Why is that? And if you’re raising children with multiple languages, have you wondered how will this paradox work out for your child?...
by Donna Bardsley | Health, Mental Health, Podcast, Teenagers
Eating disorders and body image issues can affect both boys and girls, can start at a surprisingly young age, and can result in severe health problems. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Anisha Abraham about eating disorders and body image issues in teens,...
by Katie Nowicki | Children, Family Travel, Life in Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, Spring
Open every year from late March to late May, Keukenhof is a great way to enjoy the bulb season. It is also, as Katie Nowicki found out, a brilliant family day out. Spring at Last! Winters in the Netherlands can be long, dark, and rainy. It can be quite a shock for...