Children
Autumn Activities for Kids In and Around Amsterdam
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…” Make your own Ode to Autumn with the kids this season with these brilliant ideas from the Amsterdam Mamas. Do a Scavenger Hunt in the Woods Make a list of 10 things your kids have to find (red leaf, acorn, pine cone etc.) and...
S03E20: What Does Dad Do: A Conversation on Modern Fatherhood
All parents are part of the Amsterdam Mamas village, regardless of gender. And no matter our name, papas are just as important in our community as mamas. To prove it we’re dedicating an entire episode to the dads among us. Fatherhood, masculinity, gender...
Types of Childcare in the Netherlands
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...
S03E21: Moving Internationally with Kids: What to Expect and How to Help Them
For a large percentage of the families in the Amsterdam Mamas community, moving to Amsterdam entailed a change in country and culture – a difficult enough adjustment for most adults, let alone children. Yet this change is often brushed aside with the retort “kids are...
Sex Education in the Netherlands
What is the Dutch attitude to sex education and what will your child be taught in school? Pediatrician Anisha Abraham outlines the curriculum in the Netherlands and offers advice about approaching this subject with your children. Let’s talk about Sex: Dutch style...
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