by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Autumn, Children, Life in Amsterdam, Seasons
Join us for our annual Amsterdam Mamas Halloween Parade on Sunday, 27th October 2024 at Beatrix Park in Amsterdam. The recommended age for children is 0 till 8. We will have 2 time slots for the parade to accommodate a larger group. 1st Parade : 10:30 – 11:30...
by Kara Bos | Children's Activities, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
With water all around, swimming skills are an absolute essential for kids in Amsterdam. You’ve recently moved to Amsterdam and your child doesn’t know how to swim. Or your child is at the age that an A diploma is mandatory in order to go in the deep end of a public...
by Ana Rial and Somaye Dehban | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Whether for a one-off night out, or for regular child-minding support, we all want the best, most reliable, and affordable babysitters for our children. Here is a list of agencies offering English-speaking nannies and babysitters. 24nannies 24Nannies provide...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Bicycling
How one Mama got her wheels back. They say you never forget how to ride a bike. I beg to differ. Filled with excitement at our new home city, my husband and I ventured out in our former child-free days to acquire our first Dutch bikes. We headed into the nearest bike...
by Annick Noirfalisse | Covid, Health, Mental Health
Feelings of loneliness have skyrocketed during the coronavirus lockdowns. This two part article explores how one Amsterdammer equipped herself with tools to heal loneliness and help others do so as well. Searching on the Internet how to help neighbours during...