by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Letters From Emmy
In June 2012, the director of Stichting Amsterdam Mamas, Emmy Coffey McCarthy was awarded Expat of the Year 2012 for her work with Amsterdam Mamas. Read on for her story of the awards and finding her tribe. When I came to the Netherlands I knew hardly anyone. I...
by Donna Bardsley | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Looking for inspiration and recommendations for a child-friendly holiday? Consider Barcelona, a perfect combination of beach, city, and family fun. Barcelona is a traveler’s feast: sunshine, colors, architecture, cultures, history, and of course,...
by Tanaya Chaturvedi | Children, Health, Pregnancy
Breastfeeding was not a straightforward journey for one Amsterdam mama, but exclusive pumping and supportive medical professionals helped her find a way through. Before I gave birth, I thought breastfeeding would be like the Medela ads: a happy, well-rested mama...
by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children, Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Teenagers
“When are we going to Efteling?” Sound familiar? Media Donyadari-Van Westering takes us along on her family’s journey to the famous theme park to discover what the excitement is all about. The Netherlands’ beloved theme...
by Donna Bardsley | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Prague and charm go hand in hand: a whimsical clock in a picture-perfect town square, twisting cobbled lanes, shops bursting with puppets and gingerbread, a gothic bridge leading to a castle on a hill! No wonder Prague is great for kids! Here’s our...