by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children's Activities, Life in Amsterdam
It is just over a week until our annual Spooky Buggy Parade, which this year is sponsored by Baby Jogger. So it felt like high time we put the details from last year on the web. Halloween is not a Dutch tradition and, although Halloween-themed activities are becoming...
by Kate Berger | Life in Amsterdam, Travel
Planning a visit to your homeland? Our resident Child Psychologist, Kate Berger, MSC, offers some sound advice for helping children adapt to their new (or old) surroundings. During the school holidays, many international families pack up and head back to their...
by Editorial Team | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Looking for the perfect toy, gift or craft supply? Discover Amsterdam’s best toy stores, as recommended by the Mamas. Centrum Hebbes in Speelgoed In the busy Harlemmerdijk, Hebbes in Speelgoed stocks a good range of wooden toys, toy kitchen equipment, Sylvanian...
by Simone Davies | Family Travel, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, The Mamas Recommend, Travel
So you have family visiting or you want to take the kids exploring beyond the city limits – look no further. These are the favourite tried-and-tested day trips from Amsterdam by the Amsterdam Mamas. Enjoy! Dutch Cities and Towns There are many beautiful cities and...