by Katie Nowicki | Children, Family Travel, Life in Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, Spring
Open every year from late March to late May, Keukenhof is a great way to enjoy the bulb season. It is also, as Katie Nowicki found out, a brilliant family day out. Spring at Last! Winters in the Netherlands can be long, dark, and rainy. It can be quite a shock for...
by Joska Kruijssen | Learning Dutch, The Mamas Recommend
Would you like to use TV programmes to help improve your Dutch? Dutch teacher Joska Kruijssen offers some great viewing suggestions There are multiple ways to create a meaningful learning environment to help your brain get the most out of your effort to improve your...
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 Anastasia Drost | Legal, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Everyone needs legal guidance, information, and assistance from time to time. Amsterdam Mamas is a virtual treasure trove of information about Dutch law and getting legal help when you need it. Below is a convenient roundup of Amsterdam Mamas’ most popular...
by Lydia Unsworth | Children, Legal
What’s in a name? While a rose by any other name may smell as sweet, feelings can run deep around surnames and laws can sometimes be surprising. Fortunately, Lydia Unsworth is here to share her experience navigating the somewhat tricky process of...