by Anastasia Drost | Autumn, Children, Covid, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Boo! Celebrating Halloween and other holidays in 2020 is going to require a rethinking of what we do. It might be smaller and quieter, but it can still be a celebration and it can still be fun, and we can all use that. Costumes, movies, ghost stories? We have you...
by Mary Petiet | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
The Amsterdam Mamas Recommends Awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services, for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category Best Language School in Amsterdam:...
by Camilla Borgmo | New to Amsterdam
Have you ever wondered if you can vote in the Netherlands? Chances are you can, but your eligibility to vote in the various elections depends on your residency status and citizenship. We have a handy guide to help you negotiate the intricacies of the Dutch electoral...
by Julia Smile | Legal, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
You have bought ‘het fiets’ and you don’t mind cycling in the wind and the rain. Your family enjoys your ‘stamppot’, your toddler loves ‘peuterspeelzaal’, and you can order ‘een koffie verkeerd en appeltaart met...
by Anisha Abraham | Children, Mental Health, New to Amsterdam
In an increasingly globalized world, cross-cultural kids regularly experience change, transition, different languages, cultures and traditions. While generally positive and exciting, being a global kid is not without its challenges, particularly during adolescence....
by Rameen Bilal | Career, Money, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Are you thinking about setting up your own freelance business in the Netherlands? Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! As parents, freelancing often feels like the answer to all our woes. The flexible hours mean you might spend more time with your...