by Marisa Rijpkema | Book Reviews
A new children’s book has arrived, certain to get your little one in the Sinterklaas spirit! We don’t have a lot of Sinterklaas related books or items in my household. Not by design, but that’s just how things have worked out. My (Dutch) husband comes...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam
Amanda van Mulligen reviews the book Stuff Dutch Moms Like, an insight into motherhood in the Netherlands. Do Dutch moms have it all? Surely not – with only 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, an antiquated home birth system, and a maternity system run by midwives it’s...
by Olof Lakmaker | Child Care, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Finding the right childcare can be a challenge, especially when you aren’t familiar with the local system. Luckily, a number of childcare options are available in the Netherlands. Childcare Centers The majority of childcare is provided by private childcare...
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 Amanda van Mulligen | Life in Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
For our kids, the 1900s seem like ancient history – and it’s fun for us to reminisce too. Amanda van Mulligen found that the Museum of the 20th Century in Hoorn has something for everyone and makes a brilliant day out for the family. A Step Back in Time...