by Linda | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
Courage and strength come in many forms. By sharing the story of her son’s birth at 28 weeks, Linda demonstrates her courage and strength while delivering a healthy (premature) baby boy. It was a normal Friday like any other. I was 26 weeks pregnant and expecting my...
by Becky Churilla | Children's Activities, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Finding an English-speaking playgroup in Amsterdam can be a challenge. For Becky Churilla, the Robbeburg International Playgroup offered the perfect environment for her and her children to connect with other families. My family moved to Amsterdam a little over...
by Simone Davies | Autumn, Children, Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Who is this man in red who looks a little like Santa, a little like Saint Nick, and comes from Madrid on a boat with his horse? Simone Davies explains this very important tradition… Who is Sint? Sinterklaas is the Dutch iteration of Saint...
by Willem de Boer | Ask the Expert, Children, Do You Need Help, Legal
Dutch legal expert Willem de Boer addresses the legalities of moving minor children to live with one parent after a divorce. When the parents of children of minor age decide to get a divorce, they are faced with various choices. One of those choices is where the...
by Rosaria Cirillo | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
An unexpected and eventful pregnancy ends with an unexpected surprise! This mama takes us along on her exciting journey as she brings her second child into the world. An Unexpected Pregnancy December 5th 2011: Sinterklaas. I was late, but I’m never late,...
by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children, Living Sustainably, Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Our guide to the best second-hand clothing shops to buy and sell children’s clothing in Amsterdam. Just before my son’s 3rd birthday, I noticed that the shirt he wore just a week earlier was now too small. The sleeves (which hadn’t I just stopped rolling...