by Editorial Team | Do You Need Help, Health, Mental Health
Protect yourself by asking for information and assistance from professional help workers and organisations, so you are able to make the right decision for yourself and your children. Inform your general practitioner (huisarts) of your situation, and when possible ask...
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 Anastasia Drost | Covid, Health, Mental Health
Winter of 2021 looks like it will be long and locked down. It’s hard to start something new when you are mostly confined to your house, but there are ways. Here are a few small but impactful suggestions for improving your body, mind, and soul. During a global...
by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Health, Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
An Amsterdam Mama recently had unwanted furry house guests, to whom she wanted to show the door. Humanely. Is this even possible with mice? We live in what is considered a young neighbourhood of the city. The houses are newer, windows are double glazed, heating...
by Anastasia Drost | Book Reviews, Covid, Mental Health
The last year has been challenging, to say the least. The pandemic’s impact on the world and on ourselves is still not fully known. Owl Magic, Your Guide Through Challenging Times by longtime Amsterdam Mamas contributor Mary Petiet, does not resist...
by Annick Noirfalisse | Covid, Health, Mental Health
When Annick Noirfalisse’s daughter was still struggling with symptoms four months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, she became curious about the post COVID-19 syndrome also known as ‘Long-COVID’. Here she shares what she has learned about...