by Alexis Wilson Briggs | Children, Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Parents with small children are often in search of a way to balance adult social time with playtime for their children. The Kindercafé concept is a great solution. Amsterdam Mamas share their favourites below. Latte Macchiato anyone? Amsterdam...
by Meher Fatma | Children, The Mamas Recommend
Children and toys. Toys and messes. Those squeaky little bits and pieces have a knack for spreading and multiplying, taking over your kitchen table, your bed, even the WC. Storing toys is clearly not child’s play. However, a well-managed playroom is...
by Myrte van Lonkhuijsen | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
“Breast is best”, we are told, but what can you do when your body does not seem to concur? Lactation consultant Myrte van Lonkhuisjen explains why it’s OK to get help and where in Amsterdam you can find the resources you need. Breastfeeding is...
by Editorial Team | Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
If you’ve read What’s a Doula and How Can You Find One?, then this directory is your next step. Compiled thanks to the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group’s recommendations, this list is a shortcut to the best professionals in your area. Book early...
by Margaret Smet | Education, Teenagers
Did the Basisschool (Elementary School) period whizz by? If your child is in Group 7, you might like to start thinking about the next stage of their education: the Middelbare School (High School), which they will begin at the end of Group 8. Margaret Smet...
by Kyra Schiffers | Children, Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
For all you coffee-loving Amsterdam Mamas and Papas, we have created a list of our favourite playgrounds with cafés. Relax and enjoy your coffee, while the kids run around and play. Centrum Amstelveld & Café Nel This is one of our...