by Irina Musuc | Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Blogger and Amsterdam Mama Irina Musuc shares a few of the reasons why living in the Netherlands with kids is the best. Since moving to the Netherlands with my 12 and 9 year-old sons, I have discovered wonderful advantages of living in this country and I truly find it...
by Liz Schoen | Health, New to Amsterdam
Anyone who lives and works in the Netherlands are obligated to take out zorgversekering (health insurance). Sounds fair, but simple it is not. The daunting task of firstly choosing an insurer and then deciding which package you need may leave you dazed and confused....
by Simone Davies | Home Sweet Home, New to Amsterdam
Simone Davies discusses the challenges of turning your Dutch rental home into a child-friendly space. So you have arrived in Amsterdam, you are renting a place, and you want to create a child-friendly home. “Aaaargh” I hear you scream. Here in Amsterdam there...
by Editorial Team | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
New country, new traditions! Are you constantly taken by surprise by school activities and Dutch traditions? Feel like you keep missing important events? Worry no more! We’ve put together this fantastic calendar to make life easier for Amsterdam Mamas....
by Olga Grant | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Having visitors over or feeling the urge to tick items off your Amsterdam Bucket List? Don’t miss out on all this marvellous city has to offer – recommended by the Amsterdam Mamas community. (Links and items updated Jan 2019.) Active Mamas 1. Stroll...
by Editorial Team | Health, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy, Quick Start
Are you pregnant? The American Woman’s Club of Amsterdam (AWCA) recently compiled an informative brochure containing an extensive list of resources for pregnant mamas-to-be in the Netherlands. We are pleased to feature a selection from their “Having a Baby...