by Amanda van Mulligen | Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam
Amanda van Mulligen reviews the book Stuff Dutch Moms Like, an insight into motherhood in the Netherlands. Do Dutch moms have it all? Surely not – with only 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, an antiquated home birth system, and a maternity system run by midwives it’s...
by Katie Nowicki | Children, Family Travel, Life in Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, Spring
Open every year from late March to late May, Keukenhof is a great way to enjoy the bulb season. It is also, as Katie Nowicki found out, a brilliant family day out. Spring at Last! Winters in the Netherlands can be long, dark, and rainy. It can be quite a shock for...
by Anna Csanadi and Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Children, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Are you looking for a good haircut for your child in an environment that will put them at ease? Look no further: We’ve shortlisted 15 of the top kinderkapper recommendations from the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group. That’s one less thing to worry...
by Anna Csanadi and Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
It can be hard finding a talented hairdresser in a new city. Fortunately, the mamas are here to help with this curated list of our favourite salons in Amsterdam. And don’t miss our recommendations for children’s cuts too! Best for Cheap Cuts...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee and Margaret Smet | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Summer
The Amsterdamse Bos is more than just a giant wooded park; it is home to numerous child-friendly attractions. Here are 10 great activities to get you started. In the 1930s, the City of Amsterdam employed more than 20,000 people to create the Amsterdamse Bos, planting...
by Amy Miller | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Want to furnish your child’s bedroom but lack time and energy to shop at brick and mortar stores? Here’s a handy list of eight great online furniture stores in the Netherlands. Now that my daughter Helena is no longer a baby, I’m...