by Lana Huf-Germain | Child Care, Health, The Mamas Recommend
Oh, the gym! Love it or hate it, at some point in our post-childbirth lives many of us find ourselves heading to the gym. But what if you’re a new parent? Or have children too young for school? No worries – Amsterdam Mamas has you covered. Trying to focus during...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Health, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
So you’re pregnant, now what? Amsterdam Mamas comes to the rescue with a round-up of the pregnancy resources on our website. Giving Birth in the Netherlands This is our overview to the systems here in the Netherlands. It’s a great place to start...
by Anisha Abraham | Children, Mental Health, Teenagers
Pediatrician and adolescent specialist, Dr Anisha Abraham, gives us the following quick guide to depression among children and teens, what you need to look out for, and where to go for help in the Netherlands. Could Anna be depressed? Anna (not her real name) is a...
by Lydia Unsworth | Children, Legal
What’s in a name? While a rose by any other name may smell as sweet, feelings can run deep around surnames and laws can sometimes be surprising. Fortunately, Lydia Unsworth is here to share her experience navigating the somewhat tricky process of...
by Chloe de Roos Feinberg | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Whether you’ve just signed up your daughter or son for a toddler dance class, your child is on their way to being the next lead in Swan Lake, or you and your partner are taking your salsa lessons to the next level, you may find yourself in need of dance clothes or...
by Ana Rial | Life in Amsterdam, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
The arrival of a new member in the family has always been cause for celebration – throughout history and across cultures. Whether it is a traditional baby shower or a mother blessing you are cooking up, here are some of our mamas’ most recommended venues in...