by Vinita Salomé | Children, Life in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a photographer’s dream – a stunning place, filled with life, charm, and hidden nooks and corners – which makes for a great backdrop for those family photo sessions. There’s no better place to add a dash of novelty to a family...
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 Donna Bardsley | Education, New to Amsterdam, Podcast
In this episode, we talk to Mischa Rus about the practical issues of school choice in Amsterdam, how the lottery and placement system has changed in recent years, and how the system currently stands. Mischa Rus is a concerned parent in Amsterdam, active for freedom of...
by Jolene den Boer | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Do you want to find out if your child is the next Rembrandt? Or does your little one simply needs to blow off some creative steam? Here are our Mamas’ recommendations for Art Classes for Kids in Amsterdam. Centrum Artis Ateliers Let the inner creative beast come...
by Margaret Smet | Children, The Mamas Recommend
How do you pull off a children’s birthday party at home? How about a professional entertainer who will delight you and your young guests? Here are the Amsterdam Mamas’ recommendations to help make your child’s birthday a memorable one....
by Katherine Perretta | Children, Podcast
Are you new to Amsterdam and looking for fun things to do with your children? Or have your children outgrown some of their old favorites? Maybe you’ve lived here for a long time but are curious about what other families do in their free time. Either way, we’ve...