by Stephanie Ernst-Milner | Children, Health, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Navigating the Dutch medical system can be challenging at the best of times. Stephanie Ernst-Milner shares the lessons learnt from her journey of advocating for her children when they needed more than a smile and paracetamol. No doubt, all of us transplants...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Spring
It’s April, the days are getting longer and the sun has been out a few times also. But we’re still under corona lockdown with travel restrictions. So what to do during May vacation? We have you covered … A day camp can be a great option to keep kids active...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Winter
It is Spring vacation / Februari Vakantie soon and most kids will be off from February 25th to March 5th. Will you stay in Amsterdam for the February holidays, and are you looking for something fun to do for your kids? Then you should check out these holiday day...
by Anisha Abraham | Children, Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health
How do we keep our children positive and productive during Coronavirus lockdowns? Dr. Anisha Abraham shares a fun and intelligent way to help our kids cope. I have been getting lots of questions from parents and caregivers about how to help kids handle online...
by Bessie Phyffer | Child Care, Children, Covid, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Finding someone you can trust with your child is challenging for all parents. When you are a single parent in a new country with work-related travel, it’s even harder. When your child is transgender, it adds another layer of concern. Oh, and there’s a pandemic, too! ...
by Cessna Kleinmoedig Veeris and Emma van Nifterick | Autumn, Children, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Get ready! Coronavirus or not, that time of year is upon us when Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) makes his way to the Netherlands. Here are some details about his arrival and presence in 2020. WHO/WHAT IS SINTERKLAAS? After King’s Day, Sinterklaas is the...