by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Children, Education
In Part II of this article, Tasneem Hatimbhal continues to share her experience of navigating children through two very different school systems. The challenges increase as children get older, but a little foreknowledge of what’s ahead really helps make the...
by Ana Rial | Children, Education, Health
Ana Rial provides a compilation of the arduous research about school lunches and lunch boxes done by members of the Amsterdam Mamas community. In this country where school cafeterias are the exception rather than the norm, parents face the daily challenge of...
by Lori Evans | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Have you got creature-crazy kids? Here’s a list of animal-oriented Amsterdam adventures sure to please fauna enthusiasts of all stripes. Visiting and interacting with animals can make for great family outings. One thing to remember – it is important to be respectful...
by Eline Hausel | Education
Are you looking for a school for your children? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the choices? Eline Hausel has some tips for navigating the Amsterdam educational scene. When moving to The Netherlands with children, your first plan might be to send them to an...
by Sofia Simeonidou | Children, Education
Sofia Simeonidou helps us not-so-crafty moms find some easy ways to make cute and healthy birthday snacks for school celebrations. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when you have to prepare for your kids’ birthdays? There are birthday parties, family celebrations,...
by Maria Dicieanu | Children, The Mamas Recommend
The Amsterdam Mamas Recommend awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services in the city for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents; voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category Best Class for...