by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Child Care, Children, New to Amsterdam
Living in Amsterdam means that you have access to a large range of childcare, Dutch, English, bilingual. We chose to send our son to a Dutch daycare even though we don’t speak Dutch ourselves. Here’s why… When we got to his first birthday my son and...
by Catarina Queiroz | Child Care, New to Amsterdam
Looking for childcare options in The Netherlands? Ever considered a Gastouder? Don’t even know what that is? Don’t worry, below is a comprehensive guide to this type of childcare. Many parents prefer a Gastouder to a Daycare, and this article was written so that you...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
One mama’s look at Amsterdam’s very own extreme sport… taking your baby on a tram. “The tram system is great!” People will tell you, “So fast, so efficient and much cheaper than <insert their home city here>”. And...
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...