by Margaret Kearns | Education, New to Amsterdam
After moving from Ireland to Amsterdam and placing her three children in a Dutch public school, one of our mamas shares her tips for other parents placing their non-Dutch speaking children in the Dutch school system. When we packed...
by Olof Lakmaker | Child Care, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Finding the right childcare can be a challenge, especially when you aren’t familiar with the local system. Luckily, a number of childcare options are available in the Netherlands. Childcare Centers The majority of childcare is provided by private childcare...
by Editorial Team | Legal, Shopping
As we shop online more and more these days, it’s important to know what our consumer rights are. This resourceful article has been reproduced courtesy of Hollywood2Holland. In a previous blog post not long ago, I talked about a woman in the Netherlands who...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, New to Amsterdam
Do you wonder if you are paying too much rent? And where can you get reliable and accurate information about renting issues in the Netherlands? Dafna Eccles from the !WOON answers your questions about renting. A common concern of tenants is whether they are...
by Donna Bardsley | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Wondering what King’s Day is all about and how you can celebrate with your kids? Read on for tips on how to join in this uniquely Dutch celebration. Nothing says “happy birthday” to a monarch quite like an enormous, nationwide flea market, right? At...
by Amy Newton | New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
When moving to the Netherlands, what are the best things to bring? What things are better left at your place of origin? The Mamas make their recommendations, gained from experience. Moving between cities or even houses is hard. Moving countries can be...