by Mary Petiet | Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam
Olga Mecking came to live in the Netherlands as an adult and was so delighted to discover the practice of ‘niksen’ (doing nothing) she wrote a book about it. With lockdowns here in the Netherlands practically pushing us into a forced stillness, there’s no...
by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam
As a multicultural community, Amsterdam Mamas encourages our members to share their culture’s holidays. Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, is celebrated with Eid-Ul-Fitr. Tasneem Hatimbhai shares her family’s journey of fasting and celebrations...
by Verena Roffe-Vidal | Covid, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Winter
The Holidays are arriving and here are 5 ways to bring lightness and cheer into your home and neighbourhood. Happy Holidays! The kids have started the countdown to Christmas. More and more decorations can be seen in the street. Now is the time to decorate your house...
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 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...