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 Stephanie Ernst-Milner | Health, Pregnancy
Imagine taking a tour of a beautiful historic castle near your home…so much to see, so much history to absorb, when suddenly a painting of twin infants above an empty cradle opens a floodgate of emotion and memories… De Wikkelkinderen...
by Eowyn Crisfield and Editorial Team | Ask the Expert, Children, Education
Amsterdam Mamas’ expert on bilingualism answers questions from the community. Q: My son is growing up with multiple languages. Is it possible that he learns three languages at the same level (as good as native)? How many languages can a...
by Samantha Gale | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Learning to get back on her bike was an embarrassing experience for one Amsterdam Mama. Here she explains why. I was 14 when I asked my Dad if I could take the British Cycling Proficiency Test – his answer was a candid no. He told me that it would be better for all...