by Editorial Team | Covid, Health, Letters From Emmy, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our lives. The Amsterdam Mamas Community has come together to help each other during this deeply unsettling time. Here are some articles we have published from guest contributors, compilations from our Facebook group, and a...
by Tanya Kovarsky | Covid, Health, New to Amsterdam
How do you get to know your new city when you move there during a pandemic-induced lockdown? New Amsterdammer Tanya Kovarsky tells her family’s story of emigrating during a crisis. Departures Despite a traumatic departure from Johannesburg South Africa – ...
by Julie Sharon-Wagschal | Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health
Feeling cooped up? Want some alone time but cannot get away from your partner and/or children? Is your partner getting on your nerves? Are your children not working independently enough? Are your words being misinterpreted and are you putting out little fires all 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 Magdalena Laas | Career, Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health, Money
Working from home and ‘social distancing’ has become the new normal since the middle of March 2020. Necessary measures? Yes, but with serious financial consequences. What resources are available to you in the Netherlands...
by Julie Sharon-Wagschal | Covid, Mental Health
Amsterdam Mama and psychologist Julie Sharon-Wagschal is back to share strategies for managing the anger and stress of lockdown, so your family gets through the inevitable conflicts safely. Spending most hours of the day under the same roof with a group of people...