by Simone Davies | Bicycling, Children, Education
Cycling is the most common mode of transport around Amsterdam, but it’s not always a stress-free journey in the city.Especially when it’s your child negotiating the busy roads to school alone on a bike… My son is nearly 12 years old and just started...
by Jane Stephenson | Career, Child Care, Money, Pregnancy
Have you been doing everything else except pursuing your career? Are you now ready to gratify that part of your life? Amsterdam Mama Jane Stephenson, a career counselor and the co-founder of Empower Amsterdam, has some tips for getting started. So maybe...
by Marisa Rijpkema | Career
Our new columnist, Marisa, shares her journey as an expat mama building a new career for herself in a new country. Read on for an introduction to Marisa and how she got to this point – we’re sure many of you will relate! First I had a...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Health, Pregnancy
Amsterdam Mama Lana Huf-Germain gave birth to baby Ruby almost three months early. Here she shares with readers what the procedures are in the Netherlands and where you can find support. An estimated 15 million babies are born too early every...
by Donna Bardsley and Brooke Lowry | Family Travel, Travel
Looking for somewhere a little different to take the kids in Europe? Maybe someplace off the beaten path, or something unforgettable? Two well-traveled mamas share their list of truly unique, family-friendly stays in Europe, tested and approved by actual children....