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...
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...