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 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 Lana Huf-Germain | Health, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
If you’re new to the Netherlands, the process of going to the doctor might well be confusing and quite different from your previous country. Amsterdammer, Lana Huf-Germain’s, quick guide to some of the distinctive features of the Dutch healthcare system...
by Susan Hildebrandt | Children, Children's Activities, Life in 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 Best Baby Class (0 to 2 years old) in or...
by Susan Hildebrandt | Children's Activities, Life in 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 Best Toddler Class (2 to 4 years old) in or...