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 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 Stephanie Smith | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Many pregnancies do not make it to full term and the grief for the expectant parents can be hard to bear. One strong mama shares her story and reaches out to other parents who have experienced loss. For more information, read Miscarriage Support in the...
by Ilena Standring | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Miscarriage can be a traumatic experience, perhaps particularly so if you are far from your traditional support system. Fortunately, there are many resources easily accessible from Amsterdam to help you navigate your way through this painful experience. Chances...