by Lori Evans | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Have you got creature-crazy kids? Here’s a list of animal-oriented Amsterdam adventures sure to please fauna enthusiasts of all stripes. Visiting and interacting with animals can make for great family outings. One thing to remember – it is important to be respectful...
by Mary Petiet | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
The Amsterdam Mamas Recommends Awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services, for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category Best Language School in Amsterdam:...
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...
by Peggy J. and Donna Bardsley | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
What could be more romantic than Paris with kids? Errr, well, bring the kids and fall in love with Paris in an entirely new way. Our Quick Guide to Paris with kids shows you how. Climb Tour Eiffel: It really does live up the hype. To avoid the long...