by Donna Bardsley | Education, New to Amsterdam
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...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Children, Life in Amsterdam
How much has the Netherlands rubbed off on your parenting style? Quite a bit? Helaas pindakaas…. 1. Your baby was born at home. Or you at least nurtured the idea of giving birth to your baby at home until Mother Nature intervened and forced you to sulkily head...
by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend, Travel
Have you got a mini dinosaur enthusiast at home? Here are some options for fun dino-day outings in the Netherlands, as recommended by the Amsterdam Mamas. As a mother of a dinosaur fanatic, I’ve got to love dinosaurs myself! I also get them under my...
by Robyn Grafton | Children, The Mamas Recommend
Looking for a family photographer? Check out our shortlist of the Mamas’ favourites. If you’re anything like me, then you probably have a smartphone full of pictures of your little one (or ones), maybe a few with your other half, and a couple where you’ve...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children, Children's Activities
In Amsterdam, it rains a lot. But who cares when there are so many lovely (and child-friendly) indoor things to do? Here are Emmy’s top ten rainy-day recommendations. 1. Museums If you’re caught out in the rain you can do much worse than visit one of...
by Jaya Rai | Children, Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
If you wish to save your sanity from kid chaos on a rainy day then read on! Amsterdam Mamas bring you the whole gamut of recommended hot spots to keep your small person entertained. Soft Play, Trampolines, and Bowling Escape to these urban jungles that have the...