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Breastfeeding Resources in Amsterdam
“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...
The Mamas Recommend: Doulas in Amsterdam
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...
Survival Guide to Touring Dutch High Schools
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...
The Mamas Recommend: Playgrounds with Cafés
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...
S02E12: Education in Amsterdam, Part 1: School FAQ’s and Swap 20
In this multi-part series, we’re exploring topics related to education in Amsterdam and the Dutch system, with international families in mind. In this episode, we talk to Annebet van Mameren from New2NL about how international parents can best navigate the Dutch...
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