by Donna Bardsley | Education, New to Amsterdam, Podcast
Conversations with two Amsterdam Mamas making a difference for families with differently-wired kids In this episode, we interview two parents raising neurologically-atypical children in the Amsterdam Mamas community. We touch on both their of their choices to move to...
by Donna Bardsley | Education, New to Amsterdam, Podcast
In part two of our education series, we explore new and interesting innovations in Amsterdam. We’re featuring two movers and shakers in the field of education, who also happen to members of the Amsterdam Mamas community. We talk with Jessika Lynch from...
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...