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...
by Anna Csanadi and Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Children, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Are you looking for a good haircut for your child in an environment that will put them at ease? Look no further: We’ve shortlisted 15 of the top kinderkapper recommendations from the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group. That’s one less thing to worry...
by Alba Léon | Book Reviews, Pregnancy
Alba Léon reviews the book Knocked Up Abroad, an exploration of the unique challenges and joys of being pregnant while living abroad. Living abroad has its ups and downs and challenges, and they can become even more pronounced when you are pregnant… Having a...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee and Margaret Smet | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Summer
The Amsterdamse Bos is more than just a giant wooded park; it is home to numerous child-friendly attractions. Here are 10 great activities to get you started. In the 1930s, the City of Amsterdam employed more than 20,000 people to create the Amsterdamse Bos, planting...
by Amy Miller | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Want to furnish your child’s bedroom but lack time and energy to shop at brick and mortar stores? Here’s a handy list of eight great online furniture stores in the Netherlands. Now that my daughter Helena is no longer a baby, I’m...
by Katherine Perretta | Education, Podcast, Teenagers
This episode covers everything you need to know about choosing a secondary school education in the Netherlands, or at least in Amsterdam. We examine the streaming system, CITO exam, and some aspects of the process that are unique to Amsterdam. We talk with a...